Sexual Pharmacology: Drugs That Affect Sexual Function

Discusses sex differences & hormonal therapies/substance use & abuse/antihypertensives/psychotropics/antiulcer drugs/etc.

Highlighting the complex interaction of biology and emotion in sexual chemistry, this book systematically evaluates drugs that can inhibit desire, cause impotence, block orgasm, or affect sexual functioning in other ways and provides a system for evaluating any and all drugs, even ones not yet on the market, by summarizing sexual mechanisms of action.

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This comprehensive reference on the sexual side effects of drugs, both positive and negative, covers the hundreds of commonly prescribed medications that cause sexual problems as well as the smaller, but growing group of drugs that has the potential to diminish sexual dysfunction. It provides a system for evaluating any and all drugs, even ones not yet on the market, by summarizing sexual mechanisms of action. Medical management of drug-induced sexual dysfunctions is covered, along with different indications for men and women. After discussion of hormonal therapies and the effects of alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana, coverage proceeds through three major classes of drugs: antihypertensives, psychotropics, and drugs for internal medicine. For each drug, the research is summarized and evaluated, and alternative medications and therapies are suggested when it seems that the sexual side effects of the drug might hinder compliance. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)