Table 1 Depression symptoms and common antidepressant side effects
From: Depression sum-scores don’t add up: why analyzing specific depression symptoms is essential
Symptoms prevalent among depressed patients | DSM-5 criterion symptoms | Antidepressant side effects |
|---|---|---|
Depressed mood | + | – |
Anhedonia | + | – |
Feelings of worthlessness | + | – |
Appetite/weight problems | + | + |
Sleep problems | + | + |
Psychomotor problems | + | + |
Fatigue | + | + |
Concentration problems | + | + |
Suicidal ideation | + | + |
Anxiety | – | + |
Sexual dysfunction | – | + |