{
  "id": 12664894,
  "title": "Two medications demonstrated comparable results in treating compulsive sexual behavior disorder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/two-medications-demonstrated-comparable-results-in-treating",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:40:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-medications-results-compulsive-sexual-behavior.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has revealed that two medications, fluoxetine and naltrexone, have similar effects in treating compulsive sexual behavior disorder. The findings, published in BMJ Mental Health, indicate that after eight weeks of treatment, there was no significant difference between the two medications, although symptom patterns changed at different times for each group. Compulsive sexual behavior disorder is a condition where individuals struggle to control their sexual impulses and behaviors, which can result in distress and negative consequences in daily life. Despite affecting 2% to 3% of the population, the pharmacological treatment options for this disorder are still not well understood. The study involved 80 participants diagnosed with the disorder, who were randomly assigned to receive either fluoxetine or naltrexone for eight weeks, followed by a six-week treatment-free period. Both medications led to a decrease in symptoms during the treatment period, but the improvements occurred at different times. Participants treated with naltrexone experienced a quicker reduction in symptoms, while the fluoxetine group saw improvements later during the treatment. Although both medications had similar side effects, nausea was more common in those taking naltrexone, and reduced sexual desire was reported in both groups. Two participants took fluoxetine and discontinued treatment due to severe side effects. Researchers emphasize that further studies are needed to understand long-term effects and determine which patients may benefit more from each treatment. Additionally, the study population was predominantly male, so the findings cannot be automatically applied to women.",
  "summary": "Naltrexone and fluoxetine demonstrated similar results in the treatment of people with compulsive sexual behavior disorder in a new study from Karolinska Institutet. Published in BMJ Mental Health, the study found no clear differences between the medications after eight weeks of treatment, although symptom patterns changed differently over time.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}