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Erectile dysfunction
Facing erection problem after taking treatment for 6 months with a psychiatrist took resperidone for 6 months from 4 mg to 2mg. Now the resperidone has been stopped and replaced by olanzapine. But still the problem persists.
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This is the common side effect after using anti psychotics. This can be treated with medication and lifestyle modification.
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Hi.. yes antipsychotics can cause Erectile Dysfunction. Sometimes you may need to continue to take them to treat your symptoms. We can treat ED with medicines.
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Antipsychotics can cause reversible erectile dysfunction (ED). Treatment involves weighing the risks and benefits.
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