What is Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock, is most often used as a treatment for severe major depression which has not responded to other treatment, and is also used in the treatment of mania (often in bipolar disorder), catatonia, schizophrenia and other disorders.
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How do members experience Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 164 | 146 | |
| Suicidal thoughts or urges | 100 | 94 | |
| Depressed mood | 61 | 57 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 14 | 18 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 11 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Memory problems | 46 | |
| Short term memory problems | 35 | |
| Headaches | 34 | |
| Memory loss | 27 | |
| Confusion | 10 | |
| Migraine headaches | 9 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 45 | |
| Moderate | 80 | |
| Mild | 68 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
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Dragonlady01730
evaluated on Jan 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for suicidal thoughts or urges: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
COOPERATI
evaluated on May 09, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for hallucinations: Major
- Side effects: None
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downandout
evaluated on Jun 04, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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