CHANGES IN SEXUAL FUNCTION SECONDARY TO MEDICATION EFFECTS

Over 200 medications have been cited in case reports, prescribing lite rature or controlled studies as possibly impacting sexual function (1) . Recognizing and treating these side effects is important for patient medication adherence and overall quality of care. The following artic le provides suggestions for evaluating the impact of medications on se xual function, as well as possible interventions. A table is included which lists medications suspected to cause changes in sexual function and the side effects with their relative frequencies. (C) 1998 Prous S cience. AII rights reserved.