A patient tells the nurse that he stopped taking sertraline (Zoloft) because the drug made him impotent. The nurse can be most helpful by saying
a. "Your doctor wants you to continue taking your medication."
b. "Have you talked with your therapist regarding your feelings about sex?"
c. "Let's talk with your doctor. Changing your medication might be a possibility."
d. "Our priority is to treat your depression. Impotence can be addressed in a few weeks."
C
SSRIs commonly cause sexual dysfunction. Sertraline is a widely marketed SSRI and was the second drug of this class to be used in the United States. Sertraline can also be given once daily (morning or evening) with or without food. Sertraline causes sexual dysfunction in men and women. Sexual function typically returns to normal 2 to 3 days after drug cessation. Changing to another type of antidepressant or adding bupropion in small doses can be helpful. The other options are not compassionate or therapeutic.
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