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A not-so-fun fact: Intimate dysfunction often occurs as a side effect of antidepressants. In men, the side effects of antidepressants result in reduced drive (low libido) or lowered desire ...
Citalopram theoretically causes side effects by increasing the concentration of serotonin in other parts of the body (e.g., the intestines). Other side effects, such as increased apathy and emotional flattening, may be caused by the decrease in dopamine release associated with increased serotonin.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or maintain an erection long enough for arousal. It’s a common problem affecting approximately 30 million men in the U.S. alone. Older age and ED go ...
The Best ED Medication for Men: Pros & Cons of Top ED Pills. Over the last 25 years, (ED) medications like Viagra and Cialis have become common fixtures in bedrooms around the world.
The range of possible mechanisms includes (1) nonspecific neurological effects (e.g., sedation) that globally impair behavior including sexual function; (2) specific effects on brain systems mediating sexual function; (3) specific effects on peripheral tissues and organs, such as the penis, that mediate sexual function; and (4) direct or ...
A common cause of anorgasmia, in both women and men, is the use of antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Though reporting of anorgasmia as a side effect of SSRIs is not precise, studies have found that 17–41% of users of such medications are affected by some form of sexual dysfunction.
SNRIs, similarly to SSRIs, can cause several types of sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, sexual anhedonia, and anorgasmia. [ 11 ] [ 59 ] [ 71 ] The two common sexual side effects are diminished interest in sex (libido) and difficulty reaching climax ( anorgasmia ), which are usually somewhat milder with SNRIs ...
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also referred to as impotence, is a form of sexual dysfunction in males characterized by the persistent or recurring inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection with sufficient rigidity and duration for satisfactory sexual activity.