How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,816 675
Depressed mood 1,514 736
Anxious mood 911 523
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 672 138
Mild depression 505 81

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 135
Weight gain 117
Fatigue 57
Apathy 43
Dry mouth 38
Brain fog 36

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 145
Moderate 300
Mild 460
None 855

Member evaluations

sher1

evaluated on Mar 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

ayesha04011

evaluated on Dec 05, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

squirrel!

evaluated on Jun 13, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for mild depression: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate