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Can Prozac Cause Sexual Dysfunction?
Question: I have had a difficult time having a full erection it starts out ok but then becomes a semi erection I am on Prozac 20 mg a day could that be the problem I am 53 years old
Brief Answer:
it is a possible side effect though there are other causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that it is related to the prozac, sexual dysfunction is one of the possible side effects that can occur with this medication.
This includes erectile dysfunction, some persons may also have decreased libido, delayed or absent orgasm.
If you have any chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or a history of smoking, these can also affect erectile function because they can reduce blood flow to the area.
If it is related to the medication and you do not have any of the conditions mentioned then treatment may include:
(1)adding a medication such as a viagra or cialis
(2)switching to an alternative antidepressant but the alternative may not work as well for you and may have alternative side effects eg bupropion
You may want to consider the first option eg viagra or cialis if you think this would be ok for you.
There is no interaction with either of these with prozac
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it is a possible side effect though there are other causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that it is related to the prozac, sexual dysfunction is one of the possible side effects that can occur with this medication.
This includes erectile dysfunction, some persons may also have decreased libido, delayed or absent orgasm.
If you have any chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or a history of smoking, these can also affect erectile function because they can reduce blood flow to the area.
If it is related to the medication and you do not have any of the conditions mentioned then treatment may include:
(1)adding a medication such as a viagra or cialis
(2)switching to an alternative antidepressant but the alternative may not work as well for you and may have alternative side effects eg bupropion
You may want to consider the first option eg viagra or cialis if you think this would be ok for you.
There is no interaction with either of these with prozac
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't have any of the chronic health problems you mentioned so is this normal for a men my age? Should I see a urologist?
Brief Answer:
yes can see a urologist
Detailed Answer:
HI
ED is common.
Yes, you can consider seeing a urologist but the most common treatment is the use of the meds mentioned (viagra or cialis).
If these are not effective then the urologist can suggest other options
Please feel free to ask anything else
yes can see a urologist
Detailed Answer:
HI
ED is common.
Yes, you can consider seeing a urologist but the most common treatment is the use of the meds mentioned (viagra or cialis).
If these are not effective then the urologist can suggest other options
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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