How do members experience Sertraline?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 14,289 992
Depressed mood 7,994 1,027
Post-traumatic stress disorder 7,274 495
Panic disorder 1,001 201
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 971 156

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased sex drive (libido) 162
Weight gain 137
Dry mouth 81
Fatigue 80
Nausea 58
Insomnia 46

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 279
Moderate 476
Mild 602
None 1,015

Member evaluations

ferretgirl

evaluated on Aug 24, 2008

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

GoodTimes

evaluated on Feb 27, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia): Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild