Clinical studies show that sexual side effects with Symbyax are possible, such as changes in sex drive, ejaculation problems, and impotence. However, it is unclear if these side effects are caused by the condition being treated or by Symbyax. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are taking Symbyax and sexual side effects occur. He or she may recommend treatments, adjust your dosage, or prescribe a different bipolar disorder medication.
An Overview of Symbyax Sexual Side Effects
Changes in Sex Drive
Symbyax is known to cause changes in sex drive (known as libido). In clinical studies documenting the side effects of Symbyax, a decreased sex drive affected up to 4 percent of people.
Ejaculation Problems
Symbyax is also known to cause ejaculatory problems, such as delayed ejaculation. In clinical studies documenting the side effects of the drug, ejaculation problems affected up to 7 percent of men.
Impotence
In clinical studies, up to 4 percent of men taking Symbyax reported problems with impotence.
Orgasm Problems
Symbyax can also cause orgasm problems. Studies have shown that up to 3 percent of people taking the drug reported an inability to achieve an orgasm.
Will I Have Symbyax Sexual Side Effects?
It is impossible for your healthcare provider to know whether you will develop any of these Symbyax sexual side effects. Also, if a person does develop sexual side effects while taking Symbyax, it is difficult to know whether these problems are caused by the condition being treated or by Symbyax itself. This is because sexual symptoms are common with a number of the conditions that Symbyax is used to treat.
If you develop sexual side effects while taking the drug, make sure to talk with your healthcare provider. He or she may be able to recommend treatments. Depending on the severity of your sexual side effects, he or she may also recommend that you adjust your
Symbyax dosage or try another
bipolar disorder medication.
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