How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,819 678
Depressed mood 1,515 736
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) 136
Weight gain 118
Fatigue 57
Apathy 43
Dry mouth 38
Brain fog 36

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 146
Moderate 300
Mild 461
None 856

Member evaluations

alternachic83

evaluated on Apr 20, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
  • Side effects: Mild

plothole

evaluated on Feb 24, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
  • Side effects: None

NewportNews

evaluated on Feb 15, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depression with anxiety: Moderate
  • Side effects: None