Do Sertraline tablets cause erectile dysfunction?

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

If you have been taking Sertraline for several years and have not developed erectile dysfunction yet, then it is unlikely that you will experience it now. Sertraline may cause erectile dysfunction in some people, but not all. If it does happen, it usually occurs within a year or two. Neurotransmitters act differently in different people. People who take it for sexual problems may still experience those problems after stopping the medication.

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I understand your concern.

People who develop erectile dysfunction from Sertraline usually do so after three to four months of use, although it may rarely develop up to a year or two later. It is unusual to experience erectile dysfunction in the months following the discontinuation of Sertraline. The medication increases the level of serotonin, which can slow down sexual response and lead to erectile dysfunction. However, this effect can be useful for premature ejaculation. It is an antidepressant, so in depressed people, it improves sexual function if the cause of sexual dysfunction is psychological.

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You need to wait for a year or two because you are not a first-time user. You have taken Sertraline earlier too. But one thing is not clear to me, the reason for you taking Sertraline. If you are taking it for depression or anxiety, then it may be helpful for your sexual function. If taken for erectile dysfunction, then it is not the proper antidepressant. In my experience, the same medicine taken the second time may not have similar effects as the first time in some individuals. It all depends on how the body adjusts to the medicine. And it is an individual phenomenon that cannot be generalized.

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You are taking Sertraline for OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). And you have not developed erectile dysfunction (ED). Your concern is about the article you read. Since you have not developed ED until now, you will not develop it later. I have seen patients taking high doses of SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) drugs without having any ED as a side effect. So relax, forget the article. Furthermore, if by chance you have ED, then most likely it would be due to your mind being influenced by the article, and there are medicines like Bupropion that can reverse ED caused by SSRI.

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Medicines like Bupropion can reverse ED caused by SSRI.

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PSSD is post-SSRI sexual dysfunction. But you have not developed sexual dysfunction. So you do not fall under the category of PSSD.

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You have not developed erectile dysfunction while on or off Sertraline. So you are not going to develop in the future any ED related to Sertraline. But your constant worries about ED might affect your sexual function. Relax and enjoy. Do some breathing exercises and walking. This will reduce your anxiety.

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Yes, your body could react differently. There is no science that says certainly you will not develop a problem. It is a common observation that if you have not developed a problem in 1 to 2 years it is unlikely you will develop it later. In the case of most medicines adverse effects usually develop within the initial period and if they persist then one has to stop it. But if the side effects do not persist it means the body has adjusted to the medicine. When the body adjusts it means he can continue the medicines. In some cases, higher doses are needed for the desired effects. Yes, each person may react differently.

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