Genetic determinants of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor related sexual dysfunction

James M. Stevenson, Jeffrey R. Bishop

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Abstract

Sexual dysfunction is a troubling obstacle for individuals being treated for depression and can be caused by both depressive symptoms as well as antidepressant drugs. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) represent a class of antidepressants commonly associated with sexual dysfunction, even after symptomatic improvement. Candidate gene studies have identified associations between sexual dysfunction and altered SSRI pharmacokinetics or to the neurotransmitter systems affected by depression and SSRI treatment. The multifactorial nature of this phenotype and study heterogeneity are currently limitations to the translation of these findings to clinical use. Larger, prospective studies of genetic-guided antidepressant selection may help to clarify the clinical utility of pharmacogenetics in minimizing sexual side effects.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1791-1806
Number of pages16
JournalPharmacogenomics
Volume15
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2014

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Keywords

  • SSRI
  • adverse drug reactions
  • antidepressant
  • pharmacogenetics
  • sexual dysfunction

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