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Some Antidepressants May Cause Sexual Side Effects

An article in the journal Psychiatric Annals reports that as many as half the people taking antidepressants in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may experience such sexual side effects as inability to become aroused and difficulty achieving orgasm. It's not clear why SSRIs may cause this problem.

If you are experiencing any sexual side effects of this nature, be sure to tell you doctor about them. There's a good chance that, with some adjustment to your medication regimen, you will be able to continue to take antidepressant medication without sacrificing sexual function, especially if your problems began after you started taking the antidepressants.

Source: Psychiatric Annals, October 1999 Published on: 03/16/2000 Updated on: 06/17/2002

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