[Depressive disorder, treatment and sexual dysfunction--part II]. / Charakterystyka i leczenie dysfunkcji seksualnych w depresji--Czesc II.

ABSTRACT

Depressive disorders and antidepressant therapy have been associated with sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunctions are recognized as a potential side effect of antidepressant therapy. Not reliable algorithms have been developed in the presence of sexual dysfunctions in the course of depressive disorders. The most commonly used methods of treatment of sexual dysfunction in depressive disorders include waiting for spontaneous remission, reduction in dose of a repressive drug, the change of drug discontinuation for a short time, the use of the drug after having sexual intercourse, drug holidays and corrective medications (yohimbine, phosphodiesterase type 5 and anesthetic creams). Among the most effective agents used in the treatment sre bupropion, trazodone, nefazodone, agomelatine, tianeptine and flibanserin. Optimal antidepressant treatment should result in remission of the symptoms of the underlying illness and minimize the potential for short-term and long-term adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction. Physicians should monitor their patients for antidepressant-induced sexual adverse effects, as these may affect compliance with therapy and ultimate treatment success.