How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,832 680
Depressed mood 1,523 741
Anxious mood 923 524
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 673 140
Mild depression 505 78

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 134
Weight gain 119
Fatigue 57
Apathy 43
Dry mouth 39
Brain fog 36

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 146
Moderate 304
Mild 461
None 860

Member evaluations

Nodek

evaluated on Oct 07, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None

where.the.boys.are

evaluated on Sep 15, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
  • Side effects: Mild

notgivenup

evaluated on Aug 20, 2008

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