Effects of sertraline on sexual function

Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets is a new selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) developed by Pfizer. It is a well-known brand of antidepressant with a large prescription volume in the UK. In 2000, the total sales of Sertraline were US$2.14 billion. So, does Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets have a practical effect on male sexual function?

Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are potent and specific 5-5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitors in neurons outside the body, which can cause an increase in 5-5-hydroxytryptamine activity in the body of small animals. Sertraline hydrochloride tablets have only a very slight effect on the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in neurons.

Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are antidepressants. Short-term clinical research data on depression and other psychiatric disorders show that compared with placebo, anti-anxiety drugs increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviors (self-harm tendencies) in children, adolescents and young adults (24 years old).

The patient was given sertraline hydrochloride tablets (5b250g/tablet), 25mg for the first dose, 5b250g every other day, 75mg on the third day, and 100mg on the fourth day; the medicine was taken before going to bed every night, and the dosage was such that the patient woke up unconsciously with obvious dizziness and drowsiness the next day; the patient found a suitable dosage for himself with Zoloft 25-100mg; the medication was taken for one month as a treatment process. It was concluded that the average interval between frequent spermatorrhea of ​​the patient increased by 9.8 days. The above content reminds that the actual effect of sertraline hydrochloride tablets in treating frequent spermatorrhea is still relatively satisfactory. Therefore, sertraline hydrochloride tablets have a very good effect on male sexual function.

Sertraline hydrochloride belongs to the 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) class of antidepressants, which are mainly used to treat depression. The common side effects are gastrointestinal reactions (nausea, vomiting, etc.), which have a certain impact on male sexual function, specifically delayed ejaculation in men, and they extend the ejaculation time by about 2-5 minutes. Therefore, this effect is also used in clinical medicine to treat patients with premature ejaculation. The oral dosage is 25 to 50 mg once a day, which can significantly improve the patient's satisfaction rate and sense of superiority.