title: Long-term side effects of SSRIs: sexual dysfunction and weight gain.
abstract: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are associated with a variety of side effects, many of which are resolved during the first couple of weeks of treatment. Side effects that emerge or persist after 1 month of treatment include sexual dysfunction and weight gain. Although these adverse events are serious, they can be managed successfully if recognized early.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, 1.302 Rebecca Sealy Building, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555-0188, USA. rohirsch@utmb.edu
authors.forename: Robert M A
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Hirschfeld
mesh_terms: D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects*; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013997:Time Factors; D015430:Weight Gain
chemical_list: D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors