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Q. Do antidepressants and birth control pill affect libido?

Answered by
Dr. Albana Greca
and medically reviewed by Dr.Nithila A
This is a premium question & answer published on Aug 11, 2019

Hello doctor,

I need your comments on the medications that affect libido. Mention some common drugs, such as antidepressants and birth control pills that can affect the sex drive.

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Antidepressants and antipsychotic medication are known to decrease libido, causing low sex desire.


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