[Aphrodisiac action of MAO inhibitors and of parachlorophenylalanine (PCPA) in sexual asthenias].
The sexual function in man can be modified decreasing brain serotonin by PCPA and increasing brain cathecolamines by monoamineoxidase inhibitors. In 5 volunteers, sexual deficient men, the combination of PCPA with phenelzine (IMAO) stressed an increase in sexual stimulation, measured by number of erections. In two subjects this effect lasted for 2 months. A clear improvement in mood has also been shown. This pharmacological combination opens new and interesting possibilities in sexual deficiency treatment.
D000328:Adult; D001046:Aphrodisiacs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010134:Fenclonine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D001046:Aphrodisiacs; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D013739:Testosterone; D010134:Fenclonine
Azione afrodisiaca degli inibitori delle MAO e della paraclorofenilalanina (PCPA) nelle astente sessuali