What Causes Low Libido While On Soloft Tablets?

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: I have two soloft tablets a day. I have noticed that i have little sexual desire and when i do I dont finish. i am 66 years old. I also have Avapro 300mg 1 per day. The soloft has helped my moods however, the side affects are bad.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Common side effects of Zoloft

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern.
Zoloft is an anti depressant of the SSRI group. Decreased sexual desire and failure to ejaculate are its common side effects.
It is not an interaction with Avapro but an adverse effect of Zoloft.
If you have further queries, I am available.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (11 minutes later)

Is there any anti depressant I can switch to, that will not have this side affect?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bupropion and Mirtazapine have least sexual side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Most anti depressants have some degree of sexual side effects. The least would be Bupropion and Mirtazapine.
You should check with your doctor before making any switch.
You may also use a medicine to improve your sexual function.
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju