Table 2 Perceived Impacts of AP Side Effects on Social Functioning (N = 195)
AP Side Effect | Na | Impacted Interactions with People (not including family) | Impacted Relationships with Family | Impacted Romantic Relationships | Made You Feel Embarrassed in Front of Other People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feeling drowsy or tired | 165 | 75 (45.5%) | 80 (48.5%) | 64 (38.8%) | 33 (20.0%) |
Feeling a lack of emotion | 157 | 69 (43.9%) | 93 (59.2%) | 75 (47.8%) | 32 (20.4%) |
Anxiety | 156 | 104 (66.7%) | 95 (60.9%) | 77 (49.4%) | 76 (48.7%) |
Weight gain | 150 | 42 (28.0%) | 45 (30.0%) | 59 (39.3%) | 73 (48.7%) |
Dry mouth | 150 | 30 (20.0%) | 31 (20.7%) | 19 (12.7%) | 31 (20.7%) |
Restlessness | 146 | 61 (41.8%) | 48 (32.9%) | 44 (30.1%) | 36 (24.7%) |
Trouble concentrating | 141 | 72 (51.1%) | 69 (48.9%) | 52 (36.9%) | 47 (33.3%) |
Feeling like a “zombie” | 137 | 58 (42.3%) | 69 (50.4%) | 48 (35.0%) | 35 (25.5%) |
Digestive (gastrointestinal) problems, including nausea | 135 | 31 (23.0%) | 34 (25.2%) | 27 (20.0%) | 40 (29.6%) |
Sexual dysfunction (for example, loss of sex drive or performance issues) | 133 | 12 (9.0%) | 13 (9.8%) | 84 (63.2%) | 11 (8.3%) |
Involuntary spasms, movements, twitching, or stiffness | 123 | 34 (27.6%) | 35 (28.5%) | 24 (19.5%) | 44 (35.8%) |
Dizziness/fainting | 123 | 27 (22.0%) | 23 (18.7%) | 21 (17.1%) | 28 (22.8%) |