Tag Archives: sexual dysfunction
Antipsychotic-induced Sexual Dysfunction Under-reported
Here’s a post from Mad in America mentioning studies involving structured interviews or questionnaires that result in many more patients reporting sexual dysfunctions from neuroleptics (or so-called “antipsychotics”). Researchers [from the Netherlands] “found that a comparison of different antipsychotics showed … Continue reading
Antipsychotic-Induced Sexual Dysfunction and Its Management
This is one of the articles I found today when I googled “PAPSD (Post AntiPsychotics Sexual Dysfunction)”: It states that, “Sexual dysfunction is a common condition in patients taking antipsychotics, and is the most bothersome symptom and adverse drug effect, … Continue reading
Sexual Dysfunction from Antipsychotics Common — But Poorly Monitored by Physicians
From Mad in America, December 31, 2014 “The most frequently reported or observed antipsychotic side effects identified were sexual dysfunction, metabolic problems and weight gain,” the researchers wrote. They found that up to 59% of male patients reported sexual dysfunction, … Continue reading
Coast to Coast Radio Program with Dr. Peter Breggin as a Guest At last Dr. Breggin is talking about this! I think that this program might have been more credible if they hadn’t juxtaposed it with something about extraterrestrials. “In … Continue reading
Sexual Dysfunction Enduring After Treatment Halts: s-DEATH – See more at: http://davidhealy.org/sexual-dysfunction-enduring-after-treatment-halts-s-death/#sthash.JLpl1EFq.dpuf FINALLY!!! Someone reputable writing and studying this problem! Here is an excellent article by Dr. David Healy, an internationally respected psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, scientist, and author. It was posted … Continue reading
If I Had Remained Med Compliant… by Monica Cassani “. . . I would still be on a cocktail similar to the one I began to withdraw from 10 years ago now: 84 mg of Concerta 50 mg of Seroquel … Continue reading
The Dark Side of Antipsychotics “People (both with mental illness and volunteers) who’ve taken antipsychotics also report a state of physical, mental and emotional suppression. Those suffering from mental disorders describe how the drugs can help to diminish disturbing thoughts … Continue reading
