Table 2. Comparative representation of differences in the incidence of increased or decreased appetite as a side effect of antidepressants in relation to the intensity of the problems which these side effects present in all subjects according to the Toronto Side Effects Scale (n= 508).
| Frequency of the symptom | No (%) | Intensity of the problem | No (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | X2=643.637 | |||
| never | 185 (36) | not a problem | 256 (50) | 0.001 |
| rarely | 91 (18) | insignificant | 84 (17) | |
| sometimes | 120 (24) | moderate | 77 (15) | |
| often | 63 (12) | significant | 46 ( 9) | |
| daily | 49 (10) | severe | 45 ( 9) | |
| Increased appetite | X2=1047.579 | |||
| never | 221 (44) | not a problem | 274 (54) | 0.001 |
| rarely | 129 (25) | insignificant | 105 (20) | |
| sometimes | 90 (18) | moderate | 65 (13) | |
| often | 49 (10) | significant | 40 (8) | |
| daily | 19 (4) | severe | 24 (5) |