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SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction treated with sildenafil.

S Gupta1, T Droney, P Masand

  • 1SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, USA.

Depression and Anxiety
|August 4, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause sexual dysfunction. Sildenafil effectively treated this side effect in two male patients, improving their sexual health.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Selective serotonin reuptuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely prescribed for depression and anxiety disorders.
  • Sexual dysfunction is a common and distressing side effect of SSRI treatment.
  • The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale for males (ASEX-Males) is a validated tool for assessing male sexual dysfunction.

Observation:

  • Two male patients receiving SSRI therapy presented with sexual dysfunction.
  • The severity of sexual dysfunction was evaluated using the ASEX-Males scale.

Findings:

  • Sildenafil (Viagra) treatment resulted in successful resolution of SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction in both patients.
  • The study highlights the efficacy of sildenafil in managing this specific adverse effect.

Implications:

  • Sildenafil may be a viable treatment option for men experiencing sexual dysfunction due to SSRIs.
  • Clinicians should consider assessing for and managing SSRI-associated sexual dysfunction.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in larger patient cohorts.

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