Why do antidepressants kill your sex drive? Sexual side effects are a common unwanted medication side effect. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter or nerve chemical that plays a role regulating your mood. But it also does affects nerves that control other parts of body. For example, you actually have more serotonin receptors in your gut than you do in your brain. That’s why nausea is a very common side effect with these medications.

Unfortunately, high serotonin levels in your brain interfere with your sexual behavior. The sexual dysfunction you can get is having little or no interest, delayed climax or inability to have an orgasm at all, erectile dysfunction and decreased sensation in your genital area.

Some studies have shown this to happen as frequent as 60-70%. That’s a lot of people affected. In this video I discuss solutions to this problem.

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References
Bornstein JC. Serotonin in the Gut: What Does It Do? Frontiers in Neuroscience. 2012;6:16. doi:10.3389/fnins.2012.00016.

GS Shankar (2015) Serotonin and Sexual Dysfunction. J Autacoids Horm 5:e129. doi: 10.4172/2161-0479.1000e129

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Antidepressants can be life-saving, but there are important things everyone should know before starting them—or when thinking about stopping. Many people aren’t fully aware of potential side effects, including some serious risks, as well as how to safely manage withdrawal. In this video, I cover the key facts about SSRIs and other antidepressants, including what to expect, how to minimise risks, and what to do if you want to stop taking them.

If you or a loved one is considering antidepressants, this is essential information that can help you make informed choices.

References and useful links

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/ment....al-health/treatments

https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodc....asts/antidepressant-

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics..../depression/manageme and useful links

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https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodc....asts/antidepressant-

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics..../depression/manageme

Here is my review of the antidepressant, Prozac or Fluoxetine for treating depression and anxiety, and looking at how fluoxetine works, the dosage to take, as well as benefits, and side effects of fluoxetine.

Starting dose For Depression - Fluoxetine 20mg
Highest dose - Fluoxetine 60mg

Fluoxetine side effects - excess yawning, insomnia, tiredness, sleepy, headaches, nausea

Fluoxetiine is recommended drug in breastfeeding

Review of Zoloft https://studio.youtube.com/video/4H3YctMsOeQ/edit

#mentalhealth #prozac #depression

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Fluoxetine

Generic Name: fluoxetine

Trade Name: Prozac

Indication: depressive disorder, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder, bipolar, anorexia, ADHD, DM neuropathy, obesity

Action: inhibits reuptake of serotonin allowing it to persist longer in the synaptic cleft

Therapeutic Class: Antidepressant

Pharmacologic Class: SSRI

Nursing Considerations:
 do not use while taking MAOIs
 may cause suicidal thoughts, drowsiness, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, palpitations
 monitor closely for serotonin syndrome
 concurrent use with certain medications may lead to QT prolongation
 monitor mood changes and assess for suicidal ideation
 monitor nutrition status
 may cause elevated liver enzymes
 instruct pt to maintain good oral hygiene

This Q&A session with the Founder of Alternative to Meds Center, Lyle Murphy, Top questions about Prozac Withdrawal, and Fluoxetine Withdrawal are covered.
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1. What is Prozac? Prozac is an SSRI antidepressant

2. What is Prozac prescribed for? Prozac is used to treat depression, and also sometimes obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia.

3. Is Prozac Different than other SSRI's? Yes, it has a much longer half-life than most other SSRI's
1 to 3 days after short-term use and 4 to 6 days after long-term administration.

4. Is Prozac an effective bridge medication versus other antidepressants? The longer half-life makes Prozac generally easier to withdrawal from than other SSRIs or SNRIs like Effexor and Cymbalta.

To read more about Prozac Withdrawal and Fluoxetine visit:
https://www.alternativetomeds.....com/antidepressants/

5. What are natural Prozac Alternatives?

Natural Alternatives to Prozac Include
Individual CBT
Group CBT
Other forms of counseling such as DBT
Exercise
Tryptophan
Sam-e, Omega Fatty Acids, Saint Johns Wort7
Avoid refined carbs, sugars, caffeine, food additives
Testing for and clearing out neurotoxins lodged in the body

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6. What helps with Prozac Tapering? Transitioning over to tryptophan is what is often done at Alternative to Meds Center, however, it is not advised to do both tryptophan and Prozac in combination long-term because of the possibility to develop serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is where there is too much serotonin and the condition is rare but could be fatal.

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Prozac Side Effects Info;
The most troubling side effect for Prozac is the risk of suicide, and unexpected episodes of rage or violence, especially in the initial period of starting to take the drug.

Some people do not report any Prozac side effects or report only mild reactions. Others experience a range of adverse effects from mild to moderate to severe. Such reactions may lead to a decision to begin a program of getting off Prozac. For those considering Prozac cessation, a Prozac taper should only be attempted with professional medical help and guidance.

Some Prozac side effects include:

Elevated mood
Symptoms of low blood sugar, which can induce tachycardia, cold sweats, chills, shakiness, anxiety, unsteady gait, loss of balance, confusion, etc.
Nausea
Hot flashes

Headaches
Loss of appetite
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Tremors
Dry mouth
Sweating
Upset stomach, vomiting
Pain
Weakness
Strange dreams
Changes in vision
Yawning
Tiredness, drowsiness, may affect ability to drive or operate machinery
Nervousness
Decreased sex drive
Anorgasmia
Indigestion

Below are some side effects that are less commonly reported, some of which may require immediate medical intervention to avoid serious health risk:

Serotonin syndrome, life-threatening toxic reaction, coma, seizure, unconsciousness, rigidity, sudden fever, delirium, death is possible.

Hyponatremia or symptoms of low sodium such as seizure, confusion, weakness, thirst.
Serious allergic reaction, rash, hives, itching, swelling, etc.

Convulsions or seizures

Suicidal behaviors and agitated behaviors or thoughts, feeling restless, agitated, anxious, aggressive, hostile, overly emotional, feeling of wanting to hurt oneself, feeling of wanting to hurt others.
Signs of bleeding in the stomach such as black tarry stool, vomiting blood, frequent nosebleeds, etc., which can occur because of decreased coagulation of blood platelets.

Signs of liver problems including nausea, yellowing of the skin or eye-whites, dark urine, pale stools, itching, etc.

Enlargement of breasts or discharge of milk from the breasts.

Unusual body or facial movements or tics, involuntary movements.

Mania, uncontrolled speech, thoughts, impulsive behaviors.



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0:46 : Catherine Harmer, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Oxford: How SSRIs were discovered and how they work
1:17: What they do at a Chemical level
1:40: Evidence from Imaging studies

2:43: Interview with a young person: How did you feel when fluoxetine was suggested as a treatment?
3:23: How did you make the decision to start to take fluoxetine?
3:50: What was your experience of taking fluoxetine- maybe you could tell us some good things and some not so good things

4:49: Dr Isabel Paz- Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Oxford University Hospitals. Why it is prescribed and the effects of fluoxetine
6:23: side-effects

10:39 Interview with a young person: Do you have any advice for another person who is thinking of taking fluoxetine
11:06: can you tell me a bit more about the side effects you got?

12:04: Andrea Cipriani, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Oxford: Scientific evidence on effects of fluoxetine

15:51 Interview with a young person: How did you find being on medication?
17:00 How long did it take before you started to feel better?

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In today's video, we review the medication fluoxetine, also known in the U.S. as Prozac. We discuss what it is, what it is used for, how long you should be on it; if it is addicting and the drug interactions and potential side effects.

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Intro: 0:00
1. What is fluoxetine?
History 0:28
SSRI 1:58
2. What is fluoxetine used for?
FDA Uses 3:02
Off label uses 4:04
3. How long does it take to work? 4:47
Length of treatment 05:45
4. Is fluoxetine addicting? 05:57
5. Drug interactions and side effects:
Drug interactions 7:46
Side effects 9:53

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Patient Resources
Video: Prozac: Revolution in a Capsule | Retro Report | The New York Times
https://youtu.be/qgCFQ5no2jg
Article: A Short History of the SSRI
https://www.psychiatrictimes.c....om/view/short-histor
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Herzog, D. P., Wagner, S., Ruckes, C., Tadic, A., Roll, S. C., Härter, M., & Lieb, K. (2017). Guideline adherence of antidepressant treatment in outpatients with major depressive disorder: a naturalistic study. European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 267(8), 711–721. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-017-07...

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Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.

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Dr. Pagnani of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates discusses Prozac (fluoxetine) the earliest FDA approved SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in the US. He discusses indications and some of the potential side effects of this medication.

Dr. Pagnani is the founder and medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for the Department of Psychiatry, he supervises psychiatric residents at Jefferson Hospital, he serves on the Young Professional Board of Uplift, the Center for Grieving Children and he maintains a private practice of Psychiatry in Philadelphia where he sees patients for one-time psychiatric evaluations and second opinions. He is a licensed physician and surgeon in NJ, PA, NY, MD, DE, FL and CA and can provide consultations to individuals via HIPAA compliant Telehealth visits living in these locations.

Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private practice of psychiatry consisting of about 25 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists with physical locations in Philadelphia and Paoli, PA and serving all of PA, NJ, NY and FL virtually via HIPAA compliant tele-psychiatry. Individuals seeking not only evaluations but long-term psychiatric care, can contact Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates directly.

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