Category: Wellness

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Antidepressants and sex drive: what to ask your prescriber

Some antidepressants can affect sexual desire, arousal or orgasm. SSRIs are one group associated with these effects, although people's experiences differ. Depression, anxiety, other medicines and physical health can also affect sex, so a change is worth discussing with the person who prescribes your medication. Keep taking your medicine as prescribed while you seek advice. […]