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Viagra and Similar Drugs Could Help Combat Sexual Side Effects from Anti-Depressant Medications
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March 29, 2011For many men and women taking antidepressants, a side effect commonly reported across both genders is sexual dysfunction. If the problem is severe enough, many will stop taking their medications – which could have very dangerous consequences.
Research is exploring ways to counter the sexual side effects caused by anti-depressants, specifically SSRIs – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors – that account for the vast majority of approximately 180 million U.S. prescriptions to treat depression. Viagra (sildenafil), used in a study of women taking SSRIs for depression, showed results suggesting the drug prescribed for male erectile dysfunction could be helpful for women who cannot reach orgasm or have low sexual response toward arousal. Continue Reading
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Post partum depression has been identified as a real and potentially life-threatening mental condition that can impact a new mother generally after the birth of a child. It does not have to be a first child for the woman and there is no guarantee on whether or not a woman will have to deal with this or for how long. An estimated 19 percent of new mothers suffer from post partum.
