Increased libido in three men treated with trazodone.
Two sexual side effects associated with trazodone have been reported: priapism in men and increased libido in women. This report describes three depressed men who had increased libido while receiving trazodone. Possible mechanisms are suggested. Research is needed to explore trazodone's usefulness in treating disorders of sexual desire.
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UCLA Center for Health Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, Los Angeles 90024.
D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000188:drug therapy; D014196:Trazodone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014196:Trazodone