How do members experience Escitalopram?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 10,826 679
Depressed mood 1,522 738
Anxious mood 917 523
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 672 139
Mild depression 506 81

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 135
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 301
Mild 460
None 859

Member evaluations

one_step_closer

evaluated on Jul 01, 2002

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

Wavewatcher

evaluated on Sep 07, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

bassoongirl

evaluated on Apr 15, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None