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Side Effects of Paxil
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Side Effects of Paxil
by bil__0__0, Mar 31, 1999 12:00AM
In searching for information about Paxil, which I have been taking for about 4 weeks, I found that one of the side effects is "abnormal ejaculation". Could you tell me what that means?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS.MD-AJ, Mar 31, 1999 12:00AM
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Bill,
Delayed ejaculation is one of the possible side effects of Paxil (Paroxetine), which is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. For some couples, the delay in ejaculation may be beneficial, if the male suffers from premature ejaculation. SSRI-related sexual side effects usually resolve after discontinuing the medication.
There are also other antidepressants such as Wellbutrin and Serzone that have less sexual side effects associated with them, and are sometimes used in combination with a SSRI to "treat" sexual side effects. I encourage you to discuss this issue further with your physician/psychiatrist.
This response is for general information only. Always contact your physician for any health concerns.
Keywords: antidepressants, Paroxetine, Paxil, sexual side effects, Serzone, SSRI, Wellbutrin
