Jeffery has a history of dysthymic disorder. He has been taking medication for several years and he has been experiencing low sexual arousal and erectile problems. His friends have suggested that his sexual dysfunction is probably a side effect of his medication. If this is true, which type of medication is Jeffrey most likely taking for his dysthymic disorder?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat dysthymic disorder and have been associated with sexual dysfunction, including reduced sexual arousal and erectile problems. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can also have sexual side effects, but they are less commonly prescribed. Levitra is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, but it is not typically prescribed for dysthymic disorder. Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that has a lower risk of causing sexual side effects compared to SSRIs.

Jeffery Has a History of Dysthymic Disorder