Ask Michael Scally: Do Antidepressants Lower Testosterone Levels?

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Q: Is it true that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil decrease Testosterone?A: No. I do not know of any evidence that Paxil or for that matter antidepressants decrease serum testosterone levels. The antidepressants a a class do affect sexual function.Epidemiological studies indicate that sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction in particular are common in [...]Post from:

Do Antidepressants Lower Testosterone Levels?

Q: Is it true that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil decrease Testosterone? A: No. I do not know of any evidence that Paxil or

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[Michael Scally MD]

I know of no studies linking antidepressants with hypogonadism. Although, antidepressants are definitely linked to sexual dysfunction.

See: SSRI + TRT = Any contraindications? Reduced chance of successful TRT?

 

[andro]

How about muscle relaxants, do they lower testosterone levels?

 

[Michael Scally MD]

How about muscle relaxants, do they lower testosterone levels?

Not that I am aware of.