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How To Deal With Sexual Side Effect Of Zoloft?
I m concerned with the possible sexual side effects of Zoloft. I am a 45 year old woman.My Dr. prescribed it for circumstantial depression . having had an extremely rocky relationship for the last two years, my concern is that a dysfunctional sex life surely push the relationship to its end. what measures can be taken to prevent or treat sexual side effects.
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Zoloft contains sertraline and like most of antidepressant, it also causes sexual side effects like decrease sexual desire. In that case, you could either decrease the dose of drug or shift to another antidepressant like des-venlafaxine or bupropion that does not have sexual side effect. Rest, you can consult with your doctor. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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Thanks for using healthcare magic
Zoloft contains sertraline and like most of antidepressant, it also causes sexual side effects like decrease sexual desire. In that case, you could either decrease the dose of drug or shift to another antidepressant like des-venlafaxine or bupropion that does not have sexual side effect. Rest, you can consult with your doctor. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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