Treatment of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction

Authors
Moore, BE Rothschild, AJ
Citation
Be. Moore et Aj. Rothschild, Treatment of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, HOSP PRACT, 34(1), 1999, pp. 89
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
87502836 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
8750-2836(19990115)34:1<89:TOASD>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect seen in patients taking selectiv e serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Spontaneous resolution may occur In some p atients, but modifications to therapy can be employed to eliminate undesira ble side effects. These include reducing drug dosages, altering timing of d rug dosages, taking drug holidays, adding an adjunctive drug, and switching to alternative antidepressants.