Accommodation to serotonin reuptake inhibitor-induced sexual dysfunction

J Sex Marital Ther. 1998 Jul-Sep;24(3):191-2. doi: 10.1080/00926239808404932.

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction from serotonin reuptake inhibitors is a common occurrence. It is thought that this side effect might diminish over time. Our study of 132 medication trials in 97 patients found that 9.8% of the trials demonstrated accommodation to SRI-induced sexual dysfunction. Practitioners who utilize the strategy of waiting for spontaneous remission of this side effect should be aware that accommodation appears to be an uncommon phenomenon.

MeSH terms

  • Drug Tolerance
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors