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Side effects of ocd medications
I m suffering from ocd. Doctor prescribed me flufem, clonil, and sizodon. Now I m facing problem of decreased libido and ejaculation issues. I m on these medications (flufem more than 20 days, sizodon more than 20 days and clonil 13 days. Though I m noticing improvements these side effects are bothering me. I want to know when this issue will subsidie
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Sexual side effects are associated with this medication especially antidepressant SSRI,
these sexual side effects in most of the cases decrease in a few months
If due to side effects, you are facing distress, definitely you can consult and discuss with your doctor
If needed, medications with least sexual side effects may
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Hi.. yes sizodon can cause the above problems. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment
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Dr. Mahendra Singh Uikey
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
First step is to establish whether it is a sexual side effects.
Next, if it is a sexual side effect, it can be relieved by decreasing the dose or changing to another option which doesn’t have these side effects.
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Dr. Soumya Ande
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Go back to your doctor and get the meds changed/lowered. These are common, reversible side effects- doesn’t mean you have to keep up with them
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Dr. Pavitra Shankar
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
The medicines you are on (especially Clonil [clomipramine] and Sizodon [risperidone]) commonly cause sexual side effects like reduced libido and delayed ejaculation. These usually improve gradually with time, but in some people they can persist as long as the medication is continued.
Next Steps
• Don’t stop medicines on your own, since they are helping your OCD.
• Discuss openly with your psychiatrist — dose adjustment, switching to alternatives, or adding a medicine to reduce side effects may help.
• Healthy lifestyle, exercise, and stress reduction also improve sexual functi
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: If symptoms remain very troubling, consult your doctor before making any medication change.
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Guntur
Hii..
Sexual side-effects may occur with psychiatric medication.. side-effects will reduce automatically after stoppage of medication.. You just have to explore which issue is the most bothering one between OCD and sexual health and plan accordingly for treatment..
Along with medication therapy can make you quickly recover from OCD..
Consult online for further queries and treatment
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