What Is the Chance of Sexual Side Effects From Anti-Depressants?

Published June 29, 2010

Question by Jimmy: What is the chance of sexual side effects from anti-depressants?
I get depressed quite often and I am now thinking of seeing my doctor about getting anti-depressants. I am really shy and don’t like seeing the doctor unless I really need to.

I’d like to know how common sexual side effects (such as erectile dysfunction and lower se drive) occur with SSRI’s and whether changing from one anti-depressant to another would reduce side effects if they did occur.

Best answer:

Answer by ᵀ ᶥ ᶠ ᶠ ᵃ ᶯ ᶥ ©
Well I’m a chick but when i first went on antidepressant’s I couldn’t have an orgasm. So i told my doctor and he changed the prescription and the side effects went away within a few days or so. Just let your doc know and he/she should change the prescription to an antidepressant that has no sexual side effects.
Good luck

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