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Giving men a common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence: world-first study (theconversation.com)

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[–] Artisian@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

This study suggests that reduced sex drive is the most common side effect, but it impacts about 1/10. I can find no evidence that it is permanent (though see comments below!); stopping the drug should return most folks to normal.

Compare this treatment to incarceration: would you prefer to be less horny and free, or in jail? See also the patient reports in the article, talking about finally having some control in their lives.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 8 points 1 month ago

You can be both horny and impotent at the same time. I'd still prefer to be free, of course.

[–] canihasaccount@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I can find no evidence that it is permanent; stopping the drug should return most folks to normal.

Most, but not all: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12991-023-00447-0