4 – Depression, Anti-depressants, and Sex

Do We Know Things?

English - January 07, 2020 00:33 - 27 minutes - 25 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In this episode we'll sift through the research to find out what actually happens to our sexual function when we take antidepressants.

Roughly 7% of Canadians and 12% of Americans are taking antidepressant meds like Prozac or Zoloft.

While anti-depressant medication lifts millions out of the gloom, there's also the side effects. There are a range of possible side effects including dry mouth, intense dreams, and upset stomachs, but in this episode, we are talking about the sexual side effects.

Do We Know Things about antidepressants and sex? Let's find out!

Find the script for this episode with notes and references at www.doweknowthings.com

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl www.palebluedot.ca

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