I'd say yes, the dementors did affect the Death Eaters in Azkaban.
First of all, during these times, the dementors were working for the ministry. In exchange, they were allowed to "suck happiness" from the prisoners. During these times, there really was no reason for a dementor to help a death eater at all: sure, they used to be allies, but that was long ago and the death eaters were totally powerless the many years Voldemort was gone. It was certain for everybody that Voldemort would not return - it was certain that such death eaters were prisoners like any other.
The fact that the death eaters came out lucid proves nothing, actually. It is known that a well-determined wizard is capable of resisting madness. For instance, Sirius was stuck for many years and is fairly lucid. Bellatrix too (well, she was crazy to begin with, but she remained the same, always determined to serve the returning lord Voldemort).
Other death eaters, perhaps less determined as Sirius or Bellatrix, may have indeed fallen into madness. But as soon as the prison break occurs, they see Voldemort. They may be crazy, but Voldemort inspired them the greatest of fears, enough fear to forget those horrible years at Azkaban and just serve Voldemort back.
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