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Sexual Side-effects Associated with Antidepressants: A Clinical Guide

Prof David Castle

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Prof David Castle

Psychiatrist; Inaugural Scientific Director, Centre for Complex Interventions (CCI) at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto, Canada; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Toronto Honorary Affiliation - Professor of Psychiatry at St Vincent’s Health and The University of Melbourne

Prof David Castle
Prof David Castle

This article discusses the sexual side-effects of the various antidepressants and what can be done about this issue.

Written by Professor David Jonathan Castle MBChB MSc CGUT MD DLSHTM FRCPsych FRANZCPI

David is Professor of Psychiatry at St Vincent’s Health and The University of Melbourne. He has wide clinical and research interests, encompassing schizophrenia and related disorders, bipolar disorder, cannabis abuse, OCD spectrum disorders and disorders of body image. He has published over 600 papers and chapters; and 23 books. His broader interests include music, literature, theatre and art.

 

Click here to download the full reference list and author’s competing interest statement.

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Psychiatrist; Inaugural Scientific Director, Centre for Complex Interventions (CCI) at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto, Canada; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Toronto Honorary Affiliation - Professor of Psychiatry at St Vincent’s Health and The University of Melbourne

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