There are several common side effects to antidepressant medications. The least talked about by clinicians and patients is sexual dysfunction. Most patients with a first episode of clinical depression will be treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline, citalopram, and paroxetine. However, these medications can affect libido. Antidepressants cause sexual dysfunction in up to 70% of patients. It is important to discuss side effects and adverse reactions to your health care provider before discontinuing any medication. Failing to do so will lead to relapse of the condition. The good news is there are antidepressant medications associated with lower incidence of sexual dysfunction.
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The take away point is this: Never discontinue medications
without discussing additional options with your prescriber.
Medication dosages can be lowered or gradually tapered off successfully with a collaborative agreement between the prescriber and client.
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