Updated Apr 7, 2007 at 8:37 EST.
In volume 11 of
CNS Spectrums published in August 2006, GL Stimmel and MA Gutierrez discussed sexual side effects relating to the use of psychotropic medications. Men with premature ejaculation ( PE ) may already be familiar with these types of medications as a possible treatment for the condition. Stimmel and Gutierrez noted that premature ejaculation ( PE ) resulted in >50% of the men who took psychiatric medications, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ). Anorgasmia is a possible side effect as well, affecting up to 30% of men taking SSRIs.
Dopamine plays a role in a person’s interest in sex, therefore, researchers suggest querying patients closely about sexual side effects of these drugs during their use. Men with premature ejaculation ( PE ) should be aware that even though delayed ejaculation is the end goal of medication therapy, anorgasmia can and does result from taking these SSRIs. Discussing these possibilities with a physician while seeking treatment can help determine if the drug is effective in treating the condition.
Written by the PEhomepage.com Editorial Team.
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