Psychiatria pre prax 1/2012

Sexual function in the treatment of depressive disorder with agomelatine

Agomelatin, a novel antidepressant, has favorable effects on sexual function. 20 patients with depressive disorder were treated with agomelatin and sexual functions were monitored according to Changes in Sexual Functions Questionnaire. After 6 weeks of treatment statistical signicantly improvement of sexual functions were observed.

Keywords: agomelatin, sexual dysfunction, treatment efficacy.