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Can Risperidone And Olanzapine Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016
Question: I believe I have become inpotent from taking risperidone and olanzapine is this process reversible.??
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The side effect is reversible

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for asking from HCM

Risperidone and Olanzapine both are second generation antipsychotic drugs. Risperidone is known to raise prolactin levels in brain and this results in loss of libido and reduced erection. The drugs don't cause permanent damage to body so the side effect is totally reversible. No need to worry.

Thanks. Take care
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Can Risperidone And Olanzapine Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Brief Answer: The side effect is reversible Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for asking from HCM Risperidone and Olanzapine both are second generation antipsychotic drugs. Risperidone is known to raise prolactin levels in brain and this results in loss of libido and reduced erection. The drugs don't cause permanent damage to body so the side effect is totally reversible. No need to worry. Thanks. Take care