7/7/2004

A Relationship between Prozac and Sexual Behavior?

“I was raped by my ex-boyfriend on Prozac.”

After hearing the reports that a drug like Prozac can produce unwanted sexual side effects, I was surprised to be raped by my ex-boyfriend who had been taking prescription Prozac for at least a couple of years. We had broken up and were attempting to do the "friend thing" by talking about our differences and maintaining some form of connection.

When I met with his mother (who I had befriended before our relationship) after our break up and my rape experience, she asked me if he was ever pushy or inappropriate with me sexually, which indicated to me she knew he had this tendency of behavior.

I also realize that many factors impact a person who rapes, but I can't help but wonder if there is some relationship between Prozac and his sexual behavior.