How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,832 680
Depressed mood 1,524 741
Anxious mood 923 524
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 672 139
Mild depression 506 82

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 135
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 303
Mild 465
None 860

Member evaluations

ukwildcat

evaluated on Oct 22, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate

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