Sexual side-effects of psychiatric drugs

Abstract

Clinical case reports, clinical series, and a small number of controlled studies provide evidence that many commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs may have untoward effects on sexual function. Both heterocyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors appear to be associated with ejaculatory impairment. Erectile dysfunction and retarded ejaculation have been associated with neuroleptics. Several benzodiazepines have been reported to interfere with ejaculation. This information has clear significance for the prescribing physician.