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Sexual side effects are common with most antidepressants. Bupropion and mirtazapine may be least problematic. Many antidepressants are substrates of CYP450 enzymes. See our Cytochrome P450 Drug Interactions chart to help check for interactions. --absent or rare to ++++ relatively common.
MEDICATIONS. This chart lists the names of drugs commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, the disorder for which they're indicated, and how they are thought to work.
The most common side effects of SSRIs are nausea, headaches, decreased sex drive, and feeling “jittery.” Some patients also have noticed fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Many side effects go away after taking the medication consistently for 1-2 weeks.
Possible side effects of SSRIs may include: Upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea. Sweating. Headache. Sleepiness or trouble sleeping. Dry mouth. Nervousness, anxiety or restlessness. Shakiness. Sexual problems, such as lessened sexual desire, trouble reaching orgasm or trouble getting and keeping an erection.
This table shows which side effects are seen with different antidepressants. The more dots there are, the more important a side effect is: No dots: None; 1 dot ( ): Slight; 2 dots ( ): Low; 3 dots ( ): Moderate; 4 dots ( ): High
Although the selective serotonin reuptake inhibi-tors (SSRIs) have better overall safety and toler-ability than older antidepressants, broad-based experience with SSRIs has shown the frequency and type of side effects to be increased relative to clinical trial data.
SSRIs are slightly different in how quickly they work and how long they stay in the body. Their side effects also differ somewhat. Common side effects include nervousness, problems sleeping, headache, dry mouth, nausea, changes in sexual desire, and erectile dysfunction.
