Mario 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 Mario 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 as a common side effect, including low sexual arousal and erectile problems. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and bupropion may also be used to treat dysthymic disorder, but are less commonly associated with sexual dysfunction as a side effect. Levitra is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, but would not be used to treat dysthymic disorder.

Mario Has a History of Dysthymic Disorder