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[Adverse effects: priapism caused by paroxetine]
F Bertholon1, Y Krajewski, A el Allali
1Clinique de Psychiatrie des Adultes, C.H.U.-H.R.D., Reims, France.
Annales Medico-Psychologiques
|May 1, 1996
Summary
This report details the first case of priapism in a young man treated with paroxetine for depression. This antidepressant may cause sexual side effects, including priapism, as seen with other drugs like trazodone.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed for depressive disorders.
- Sexual dysfunction is a known side effect of many antidepressant medications.
- Priapism, a prolonged erection, is a rare but serious adverse effect.