Does taking antidepressants affect sexual function

Taking antidepressants does not necessarily affect sexual function, with the dose of medication, treatment cycle, personal constitution and other factors, the specific situation varies from person to person. 1. The possibility of affecting sexual function is small: the dose of the drug is not large, the duration of the drug is relatively short, the user of antidepressants to tolerate better, generally will not have a significant impact on sexual function. 2. The possibility of affecting sexual function is greater: long-term large amount of drugs, the drug user itself is more sensitive to antidepressant tolerance is poor, the risk of sexual function abnormalities is higher, common loss of libido, premature ejaculation, orgasmic disorders and other manifestations. However, it should be noted that depressive disorders themselves may cause symptoms of hypogonadism, so even if sexual dysfunction occurs during the use of antidepressants, it is not necessarily caused by the use of medication, but may also be a clinical manifestation of the original disease. It should also be noted that antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, fluoxetine, etc.) are contraindicated in people who are allergic to them, and some of them are also contraindicated in people with serious heart disease, glaucoma, liver function impairment, etc. Adverse reactions such as dry mouth and constipation may also occur during the process of using the drugs. Therefore, those who have the need to use antidepressants must select and standardize the use of drugs under the guidance of a doctor, and closely observe the efficacy and reaction of the drugs, and consult a doctor in case of maladaptation. Do not blindly use drugs or increase or decrease the dosage by yourself, so as not to cause adverse consequences.