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Do Depakote And Bupropion Affect Libido In Men?

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Question : Which meds for bipolar do not suppress libido?
Am concerned about decreased sex drive. I've bern told antidepression meds lower libido. Does bupropion lower sex drive?
Does Depakote ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Antidepressants have side effect of lowering sex libido

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for query .

Almost all the drugs in antidepressant family including Bupropion taken over a long duration are known to have side effect of sexual dysfunction and lowering sex desire (Libido) .

Hope I have answered your query, please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Do Depakote And Bupropion Affect Libido In Men?

Brief Answer: Antidepressants have side effect of lowering sex libido Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Almost all the drugs in antidepressant family including Bupropion taken over a long duration are known to have side effect of sexual dysfunction and lowering sex desire (Libido) . Hope I have answered your query, please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.