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[edit] As treatment for SSRI-induced anorgasmia

Any info on the effects on SSRI-induced anorgasmia? http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~mood/treatment.htm#psychotherapy This site indicates that this drug may be used for such a treatment:

Q. Many antidepressants seem to have sexual side effects. Can anything be done about those side-effects?

Both lowered sexual desire and difficulties having an orgasm, in both men and women, are particularly a problem with the selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil and Luvox), and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Nardil and Parnate). There is no treatment for decreased sexual interest except lowering the dose or switching to a drug that does not have sexual side effects such as bupropion (Wellbutrin). Difficulty having orgasms may be treated by a number of medications. Among those medications are: Periactin, Urecholine, and Symmetrel. None of these are over-the-counter drugs and they must be prescribed by a physician. Unfortunately, many psychiatrists are not familiar with using these medications to treat the sexual side-effects of antidepressants. --76.184.164.189 05:04, 19 August 2007 (UTC)