PECO~P Population: depressed Egyptian adults under anti-depressants therapy~E1 Exposure 1: commonly prescribed tricyclic antidepressants (Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine HCL)~E2 Exposure 2: commonly prescribed Selective Serotonin Re-uptake inhibitors antidepressants ( Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Paroxetine)~C control (non exposure) : non-pharmacological treatment ( psychotherapy)~O Outcome: Identify possible gustatory dysfunction modulators among these patients using a questionnaire ( appendix) with a binary measuring unit (yes/no).
Identify possible modulators for developing gustatory dysfunction among a sample of depressed Egyptian adults (age from 20 to 50 years old) under anti-depressants therapy ( for at least 3 months) using a questionnaire ( appendix) with a binary measuring unit (yes/no).