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Effects of antidepressant medication on sexual function: a controlled study.

W M Harrison, J G Rabkin, A A Ehrhardt

    Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Antidepressant medications like imipramine and phenelzine frequently cause sexual dysfunction, impacting orgasm and ejaculation more than erection. These side effects are common in both men and women, potentially affecting treatment adherence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Pharmacology
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Antidepressant medications are widely prescribed for depression.
    • Sexual dysfunction is a recognized potential side effect of antidepressants.
    • Systematic studies on the specific types and frequency of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction are limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically investigate the types and incidence of sexual dysfunction associated with imipramine and phenelzine.
    • To compare the sexual side effects of imipramine, phenelzine, and placebo in depressed outpatients.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind study design was employed.
    • Depressed outpatients received imipramine, phenelzine, or placebo for 6 weeks.
    • Specific aspects of sexual function were assessed before and after the treatment period.

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    Main Results:

    • Both imipramine and phenelzine were associated with a high incidence of adverse sexual function changes.
    • Active antidepressant treatments produced significantly more sexual dysfunction than placebo.
    • Impairment of orgasm and ejaculation was more pronounced than erectile dysfunction.
    • Sexual dysfunction occurred frequently in both genders, with a higher reported incidence in men.

    Conclusions:

    • Antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction is a common and clinically significant adverse effect.
    • The findings highlight the impact on medication compliance, especially with long-term antidepressant use.
    • Further research is needed to manage and mitigate these side effects.