Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction

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dc.contributor.author Outhoff, Kim
dc.date.accessioned 2009-10-28T06:15:32Z
dc.date.available 2009-10-28T06:15:32Z
dc.date.issued 2009-07
dc.description.abstract Depression and sexual dysfunction are both common in the general population. When they co-exist they have the potential to impact negatively on each other in a bidirectional manner. Medication used to treat depression may cause additional problems with the sexual response cycle; although no drug is completely innocent, serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are most frequently implicated in antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction. Adherence to long-term treatment may be compromised, which may have serious consequences. Various psychological and pharmacological strategies, including the ad hoc use of sildenafil, may offer some respite. en_US
dc.identifier.citation Outhoff, K 2009, 'Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction', South African Family Practice, vol. 51, no. 4, pp. 298-302. [www.safpj.co.za] en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1726-426X
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/11617
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher OpenJournals en_US
dc.rights © 2009. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License. en_US
dc.subject Depression en
dc.subject Sexual dysfunction en
dc.subject.lcsh Sexual disorders -- Treatment en
dc.subject.lcsh Antidepressants en
dc.subject.lcsh Depression, Mental -- Treatment en
dc.title Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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