SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction treated with sildenafil.
This report describes the presence of sexual dysfunction associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in two male patients treated successfully with sildenafil (Viagra). The sexual dysfunction was assessed using the Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale for males (ASEX-Males; McGahuey et al. [1997: Presented at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, May 19, 1997, San Diego, CA]).
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SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, USA.
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Masand
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Ashton
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D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011687:Purines; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones
D010726:Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors; D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones