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Sexual Side Effects of Zoloft

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Updated April 19, 2010

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Zoloft:

Sertraline, trade name Zoloft, is commonly prescribed for treatment of depression and anxiety disorders . It is considered a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and has several negative sexual side effects. Because one of them is delayed ejaculation, Zoloft has also been used to treat premature ejaculation in men.

Sexual side effects of Zoloft may include:

  • Ejaculatory failure (primarily delayed ejaculation)
  • Decreased libido

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