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Escitalopram Raises Risk of Hypersexuality: Rare Case Revealed

2/19/2025

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A 25-year-old woman in India experienced overwhelming sexual urges and compulsive behavior after raising her escitalopram dosage. Fortunately, these intense side effects vanished once she stopped the medication. This rare case sheds light on hypersexuality as an unexpected response to SSRIs, underscoring the importance of recognizing atypical drug reactions in mental health care.

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Story summary

A 25-year-old woman in India experienced overwhelming sexual urges and compulsive behavior after raising her escitalopram dosage. Fortunately, these intense side effects vanished once she stopped the medication. This rare case sheds light on hypersexuality as an unexpected response to SSRIs, underscoring the importance of recognizing atypical drug reactions in mental health care.