title: Antidepressant drugs and sexual dysfunction.
abstract: Depressive symptoms and depressive illness are associated with impairments in sexual function and satisfaction but the findings of randomised placebo-controlled trials demonstrate that antidepressant drugs can be associated with the development or worsening of sexual dysfunction. Sexual difficulties during antidepressant treatment often resolve as depression lifts but may persist over long periods, and can reduce self-esteem and affect mood and relationships adversely. Sexual dysfunction during antidepressant treatment is typically associated with many possible causes, but the risk of dysfunction varies with differing antidepressants, and should be considered when selecting an antidepressant.
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Baldwin
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Foong
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents