Increased libido associated with quetiapine.
We report sexual symptoms in a 44 year old man with schizophrenia who was receiving treatment with the atypical antipsychotic quetiapine. The symptoms consisted of an increased drive to masturbate and spontaneous ejaculations at night time. We discuss the potential neuro-chemical mechanisms for this and argue that quetiapine's unique pharmacological profile may have contributed to the development of his symptoms.
Menon
Anuradha
A
St. George's Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, UK.
Williams
R Hamish McAllister
RH
Watson
Stuart
S
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004542:Ejaculation / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines; D000069348:Quetiapine Fumarate