Physiological Mechanisms of Sexual Dysfunction Side Effects Associated With Antidepressant Medication
- 1 July 1998
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Psychology
- Vol. 132 (4) , 407-416
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00223989809599275
Abstract
Sexual dysfunction side effects have been associated with antidepressant medication, especially with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Neurotransmitters appear to be involved, especially dopamine and serotonin, but the processes by which they influence sexual dysfunction are not clear.Keywords
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