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Sir I am taking antidepressants ...I have less desire abou sex .interts is a little bit why this happened to mee
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It is because of the medications only. Kindly consult a psychiatrist and get it altered. Good luck.
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It is something to do with your brain neurotransmitter serotonin. You need to talk to a psychiatrist. For further evaluation
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detailed history of duration of intake of antidepressant
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don't stop antidepressant abruptly
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Dr. Upasana Rai
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8 yrs exp
Varanasi
Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
There are many antidepressants which are used by the mental health professionals.Some of them can cause side effects like loss of desire for sex.
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Do discuss it with your mental health professional.The antidepressant can be changed to some other one.
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The decreased desire can be a side effect of antidepressants. You will need to consult your psychiatrist and discuss this issue. There are other antidepressants which do not cause the sexual side effects.
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I give online consultations and therapies. you can contact me for further consultation.
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