In the journals: Viagra improves sexual function in women taking antidepressants
In the journals
Selective and nonselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor), and escitalopram (Lexapro), among others — are a widely prescribed family of antidepressants. One of their most common and frustrating side effects is sexual dysfunction, including loss of sexual desire (reduced libido), trouble becoming aroused, and difficulty reaching orgasm. Such difficulties affect 30% to 70% of people taking these antidepressants, and they're a major reason why patients stop taking their medications in the first few months of treatment.
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