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Sexual dysfunction: The unspoken side effect of antipsychotics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

J Peuskens ,
P Sienaert  and
M De Hert
J Peuskens
Affiliation:
Psychiatric Centre of the University St-Joseph, Leuvensesteenweg 51Z B-3070, Kortenberg, Belgium
P Sienaert
Affiliation:
Psychiatric Centre of the University St-Joseph, Leuvensesteenweg 51Z B-3070, Kortenberg, Belgium
M De Hert
Affiliation:
Psychiatric Centre of the University St-Joseph, Leuvensesteenweg 51Z B-3070, Kortenberg, Belgium
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Summary

Although only a few studies have been performed and published data are scarce, it seems clear that sexual dysfunctions frequently occur during treatment with antipsychotics in 30–60% of patients with schizophrenia. It is important to evaluate the occurrence of sexual dysfunction and its relation to antipsychotic treatment.

Keywords

sexual dysfunctionschizophreniaantipsychotics
Type
Research Article
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European Psychiatry , Volume 13 , Issue S1 , 1998 , pp. 23s - 30s
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Copyright © Elsevier, Pari 1998

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