Table 2: The mean
score, medians, and frequency response of each item of the LAEP (n=
309)
Symptoms |
LAEP items |
Median (range) |
Never a problem (1) |
Rarely a problem (2) |
Sometimes a problem (3) |
Always or often a problem
(4) |
Mean ±SD |
Mood and behavior (Psychiatric symptoms) |
Depression |
1 (1-4) |
176 (56.96%) |
69 (22.33%) |
53 (17.15%) |
11 (3.56%) |
1.67 ± 0.88 |
|
Restlessness |
1 (1-4) |
174 (56.3%) |
116 (37.5%) |
19
(6.14%) |
0 (0%) |
1.50 ± 0.61 |
|
Feelings of anger & aggression to others |
3 (1-4) |
22
(7.12%) |
107 (34.63%) |
135 (43.7%) |
45 (14.6%) |
2.66 ±
0.81 |
|
Nervousness or agitation |
2 (1-4) |
75 (24.3%) |
155
(50.2%) |
71 (22.97%) |
8 (2.6%) |
2.04 ± 0.76 |
Cosmetic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Non-CNS symptoms) |
Hair loss |
1 (1-4) |
175 (56.6%) |
90
(29.1%) |
37 (11.97%) |
7 (2.3%) |
1.60 ± 0.79 |
|
Problems with Skin (e.g. achne or rash) |
1 (1-4) |
288
(93.2%) |
15 (4.85%) |
5 (1.62%) |
1 (0.32%) |
1.09 ±
0.37 |
Gastrointestinal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Non-CNS symptoms) |
Upset stomach |
1 (1-4) |
264 (85.4%) |
35 (11.32%) |
10 (3.24%) |
0 (0%) |
1.18 ± 0.46 |
|
Weight gain |
1 (1-4) |
273 (88.35%) |
33 (10.68%) |
3
(0.97%) |
0 (0%) |
1.13 ± 0.36 |
|
Trouble with mouth or gums |
1 (1-4) |
300 (97.1%) |
7
(2.26%) |
2 (0.65%) |
0 (0%) |
1.04 ± 0.22 |
Neurological |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(CNS related symptoms) |
Difficulty in concentrating |
1 (1-4) |
241 (77.99%) |
53 (17.15%) |
15 (4.85%) |
0 (0%) |
1.27 ±
0.54 |
|
Double or blurred vision |
1 (1-4) |
277 (89.6%) |
25
(8.1%) |
5 (1.62%) |
2 (0.65%) |
1.13 ± 0.43 |
|
Headache |
2 (1-4) |
140 (45.3%) |
131 (42.4%) |
37
(11.97%) |
1 (0.32%) |
1.67 ± 0.69 |
|
Shaky hands |
1 (1-4) |
222 (71.84%) |
51 (16.5%) |
32
(10.36%) |
4 (1.29%) |
1.41 ± 0.73 |
|
Unsteadiness |
1 (1-4) |
286 (92.6%) |
22 (7.11%) |
1
(0.32%) |
0 (0%) |
1.08 ± 0.28 |
|
Tiredness |
2 (1-4) |
116 (37.5%) |
157 (50.8%) |
34 (11%) |
2 (0.65%) |
1.75 ± 0.67 |
|
Dizziness |
1 (1-4) |
273 (88.35%) |
33 (10.67%) |
3
(0.97%) |
0 (0%) |
1.13 ± 0.36 |
|
Sleepiness |
1 (1-4) |
215 (69.58%) |
68 (22%) |
25
(8.09%) |
1 (0.32%) |
1.39 ± 0.65 |
|
Memory problems |
2 (1-4) |
100 (32.36%) |
141 (45.6%) |
61
(19.7%) |
7 (2.27%) |
1.92 ± 0.78 |
|
Disturbed sleep |
1 (1-4) |
188 (60.8%) |
89 (28.8%) |
30
(9.71%) |
2 (0.66%) |
1.50 ± 0.70 |
Overall Score |
Overall Score |
27 (19-49) |
|
|
|
|
28.15 ± 6.24 |