Table 2 Medication side effects reported by current medication users (N = 876)
| Â | Side effect present and bothersome | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | n | % |
Difficulty thinking/concentrating | 349 | 32.2 |
Restlessness/feeling jittery | 305 | 28.2 |
Insomnia | 307 | 28.4 |
Sleepiness | 272 | 25.1 |
Weight gain | 279 | 25.8 |
Decreased interest in sex | 223 | 20.6 |
Agitation | 240 | 22.2 |
Sedation | 173 | 16.0 |
Dizziness | 193 | 17.8 |
Constipation | 175 | 16.2 |
Tremors | 142 | 13.1 |
Sexual dysfunction | 136 | 12.6 |
Nausea/vomiting | 110 | 10.2 |
Difficult/painful menstrual periods | 51 | 4.7 |
Male breast enlargement or secretions | 15 | 1.4 |
Increased in blood glucose level | 9 | 0.8 |