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Fluvoxamine-induced erectile dysfunction responding to sildenafil

R Balon1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|November 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Sildenafil effectively treated erectile dysfunction caused by fluvoxamine, an antidepressant. This case report highlights sildenafil

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Urology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common side effect of antidepressant medications.
  • Sildenafil is a known treatment for ED from various causes.
  • No previous reports exist on sildenafil for antidepressant-induced ED.

Observation:

  • A patient experienced erectile dysfunction while taking fluvoxamine.
  • Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant.

Findings:

  • Sildenafil was successfully used to treat fluvoxamine-induced erectile dysfunction.
  • This case demonstrates a potential treatment option for this specific side effect.

Implications:

  • Sildenafil may be a viable treatment for antidepressant-induced erectile dysfunction.
  • Further research is warranted to explore sildenafil's efficacy and safety in this context.
  • This finding could improve sexual health outcomes for patients on antidepressants.

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