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Emotional blunting associated with SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction. Do SSRIs inhibit emotional responses?

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Opbroek, Adam Delgado, Pedro L. Laukes, Cindi McGahuey, Cindy Katsanis, Joanna Moreno, Francisco A. Manber, Rachel
Copyright Year	2002
Abstract	Anecdotal and published case reports suggest that some patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) experience diminution in emotional responsiveness. This study aims to define the individual components of emotion disturbed in these patients. Fifteen patients reporting SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction completed the Laukes Emotional Intensity Scale (LEIS), a questionnaire about various emotions. Compared to controls, patients reported significantly (p<0.05) less ability to cry, irritation, care about others' feelings, sadness, erotic dreaming, creativity, surprise, anger, expression of their feelings, worry over things or situations, sexual pleasure, and interest in sex. Total score on the LEIS did not correlate with total score on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. In our sample, 80% of patients with SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction also describe clinically significant blunting of several emotions. Emotional blunting may be an under-appreciated side-effect of SSRIs that may contribute to treatment non-compliance and/or reduced quality of life.
Starting Page	016118
Ending Page	016118
Page Count	1
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
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PubMed reference number	12135539v1
Volume Number	5
Issue Number	2
Journal	The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Blunted affect Crying Depressive disorder Dreams Emotions Patients Physiological Sexual Disorders Sad mood Scientific Publication Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors Total score
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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