Examining the Prevalence of Side-Effects and Their Impact on Patient Satisfaction in Antidepressants

Title

Examining the Prevalence of Side-Effects and Their Impact on Patient Satisfaction in Antidepressants

Authors

Presenter(s)

Erin Millhouse

Comments

Presentation: 11:00-11:20 a.m., Science Center 119

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Description

Psychiatric antidepressant medications are commonly prescribed to patients struggling with mental health disorders. While these drugs can be effective in treating symptoms, they often come with side-effects that can negatively impact a patient's quality of life. In this study, we analyzed the prevalence of side-effects associated with various medications as well as overall patient satisfaction. Our sample included reviews from 891 patients who were prescribed one of four medications: Zoloft, Lexapro, Cymbalta, and Effexor. We narrowed it down to five side-effects that appeared to be more prevalent within the reviews: weight gain or loss, nausea, decreased libido, insomnia, and dry mouth. We have found that patients who reported experiencing any side-effects tended to have lower satisfaction ratings compared to those who did not. These findings highlight the importance of considering side effects when prescribing psychiatric medications and the need for further research in this area. It is important for clinicians to be aware of how these side-effects affect patient satisfaction in order to optimize treatment outcomes.

Publication Date

4-19-2023

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Ying-Ju Chen

Primary Advisor's Department

Mathematics

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Diversity; Vocation; Community

Examining the Prevalence of Side-Effects and Their Impact on Patient Satisfaction in Antidepressants

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