HA40.2

Aetiological considerations associated with use of psychoactive substance or medication

Considerações etiológicas associadas ao uso de substância psicoativa ou medicamento

Category

Definition

This category should be assigned when there is evidence that the direct physiological effects of a psychoactive substance or medication are an important contributing factor to the Sexual Dysfunction or Sexual Pain Disorder. Examples include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (e.g., cimetidine), alcohol, opioids, and amphetamines. If the diagnostic requirements for a Disorder Due to Substance Use are met, the appropriate Disorder Due to Substance Use diagnosis should also be assigned.

Index Terms

Aetiological considerations associated with use of psychoactive substance or medication