Table 2.

Significant Differences in Side Effects Based on Prescribed vs. Non-prescribed Use

M (SD)	Prescribed n=193	Non-prescribed n=819	p
Side effects
Loss of sex drive	1.93 (1.07)	1.65 (1.06)	.001**
Loss of appetite	3.78 (1.08)	3.59 (1.41)	.07
Depression	2.29 (1.06)	1.59 (.99)	.00**
Dry mouth	2.97 (1.37)	2.72 (1.53)	.04*
Diarrhea	1.83 (1.10)	1.52 (.94)	.00**
Dizziness	2 (.97)	1.64 (.97)	.00**
Headaches	2.28 (1.09)	1.85 (1.12)	.00**
Heartburn	1.6 (.84)	1.31 (.71)	.00**
Irritability	2.63 (1.19)	1.85 (1.19)	.00**
Nausea	1.76 (.93)	1.59 (.97)	.03*
Insomnia	3.27 (1.07)	3.45 (1.44)	.10
Sweating	2.53 (1.24)	2.25 (1.39)	.01*
Increased heart rate	3.01 (1.21)	2.89 (1.46)	.32
Nervousness	2.59 (1.18)	2.03 (1.27)	.00**
Paranoia	2.09 (1.18)	1.71 (1.10)	.00**

Note. 1=Never. 5=Always.

^*p < .05,

^**p < .01.