Table 5.

Perceived Efficacies of Medication, Among Patients Who Said Medication Would be Helpful, or Were Not Sure (n = 83)

EfficacyNo. (%)
Sedative effects (calming, relaxing, helping with sleep)47 (56)
Tonic (energizing, helping person work more, concentrate better)18 (21)
Mood improvement (“helps you stop crying”)3 (4)