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Can someone explain to me why ssri drugs cause sexual disfunction? are the effects dose related?
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Effect on: Neurotransmitters affected by these drugs include seratonin and norepinephrine, mood and behavior, but there can be circuit affects on other neurotransmitters secondarily, which can affect autonomic functions. And yes, adverse events can be dose related.
Answered 9/29/2016
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