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What Could Cause Sudden Sexual Thoughts And Obsessions At Night In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
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I am 68 yrs. old and have not had sex
or heightened libido for 10 yrs. or so.
All of a sudden it is driving me CRAZY!
(Especially at night...)
Is there anything I can do to LOWER
this feeling or to delete it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
My suggestion.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, there is a possibility to decrease this thoughts and obsessions by taking antidepressants like fluoxetine.

Definitely, this medication works in controlling your feelings.

Discuss about this drug with your doctor. Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
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What Could Cause Sudden Sexual Thoughts And Obsessions At Night In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: My suggestion. Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, there is a possibility to decrease this thoughts and obsessions by taking antidepressants like fluoxetine. Definitely, this medication works in controlling your feelings. Discuss about this drug with your doctor. Hope this information would help you. Thank you.