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Can Medicines Cause Sexual Orgasm Problems?

Written by: Wendy Moelker, psychologist in charge of Emergis, Goes, the Netherlands.
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 18 Jan 2013.

Abstract:

All medicines have side effects and some of them will have an influence on sexual orgasm problems.

Question:

Can medicines cause sexual orgasm problems?

Answer:

All medicines have side effects and some also on the sexual function or perception. It is sometimes hard to determine what the real cause is. Is it the disease for which the medication is used, the medication itself or the sick person who reacts in his/her own way to the disease? That the medication has a certain influence is most probable when:

Antihypertensives:

Anti-anxiety agents: Anti-depressants (More): Anti-psychotics: Cholesterol reducers: Drugs and pain killers:
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