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    Is sexual dysfunction a side effect of my medication

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    I have noticed my inability to get an erection since battling alzheimers.  Is this normal and will it ever go away?!--Tom Yates, Fort Bragg, CA

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      Carol Bradley Bursack
      Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 08:54 AM

      Many medications - anti-depressants are notorious for this - have sexual side effects. Talk with your doctor about options. There are some.

      Carol

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