observational
2017
Emotional blunting with antidepressant treatments: a survey among depressed patients
Goodwin GM, Price J, De Bodinat C, Laredo J
Published in Journal of Affective Disorders, Vol. 221, pp. 31-35
Key Findings
Around 46 percent of patients on antidepressants reported emotional blunting, associated with SSRI and SNRI use and with worse quality of remission.
Conclusions
Emotional numbing is a common and under-recognised consequence of serotonergic antidepressant treatment.
Limitations
Cross-sectional online survey, self-report.
Outcomes Measured
Emotional blunting was reported by 46 percent of depressed patients receiving antidepressant treatment.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2017
Sample Size:669
Quality Score:6/10
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