Seroquel (quetiapine) generally causes fewer sexual side effects than citalopram While both medications can potentially impact sexual function, citalopram, as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri), is more commonly associated with sexual dysfunction including decreased libido, delayed orgasm, and erectile dysfunction, affecting. Epidemiological and clinical studies show that depression and schizophrenia are associated with impairment of sexual function and satisfaction, even in untreated patients Most antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs have adverse sexual effects but it is. Although comparable rates of sexual side effects between typical antipsychotic, haloperidol and atypical antipsychotic clozapine have been reported, 2 distinct sexual adverse events might be. These adverse antipsychotic sexual side effects can have a serious negative impact on the patient in terms of causing distress, impairing quality of life, contributing to stigma, and on acceptance of treatment
In fact, many discontinue treatment because of the sexual side effects Effects of antipsychotics on prolactin and sexual health
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