Distress with medication side effects among persons with severe mental illness.
We examined prevalence and perceived distress resulting from self-reported side effects (SEs) attributed to psychotropic medications among individuals with severe mental illness participating in a study of consumer-operated services. We examined gender and racial differences using logistic regression, conducted factor analyses of SEs, and examined correlations between distress and self-reported symptoms. Over 90% reported at least one SE, and nearly two-thirds reported a high level of distress with at least one SE. The most distressing SEs reported were embarrassment from weight gain, weight gain, dry mouth, and sedation. The likelihood of distress by particular SEs varied by gender and race.
Covell
Nancy H
NH
Division of Health Services Research, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. nancy.covell@po.state.ct.us
Weissman
Ellen M
EM
Schell
Bonnie
B
McCorkle
Brian H
BH
Summerfelt
W Thomas
WT
Weiden
Peter J
PJ
Essock
Susan M
SM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs