How often does antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction resolve spontaneously?

By Rajnish Mago, MD (bio) Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction is very common, distressing to patients, and one of the commonest causes of discontinuation of antidepressants. Clinicians often reassure patients that it is likely that antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, like many side effects, is likely to subside over time. I know because, earlier in my career, I often…