Abstract
Background: Antidepressants are widely prescribed medications. Among the possible adverse effects, they can cause emotional blunting and apathy. Objectives: The present study aimed to test the correlation between antidepressant use and decreased love components. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 84 people in loving relationships (72 women and 12 men; the mean age of 22,9±3,5 years) divided into two groups, one using antidepressants (44 people) and a control group (40 people), both undergoing psychotherapy. The Tetrangular Love Scale (TLS) was applied, a questionnaire that assesses 20 items referring to commitment, intimacy, romantic passion, and erotic passion. Results: There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the groups for the questionnaire items in the areas of commitment, intimacy, romantic passion, and erotic passion. There was also no significant difference (p > 0.05) in the responses according to the class of antidepressants used. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was no difference in the feelings of love in people using antidepressants.
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