I've heard it may be used to increase libido in women. Is this true and what are the side effects? Possible drug interactions?
How effective is Pitocin in treating women's sexual dysfunction?
- Posted:
- 29 Jul 2010 by AuburnOne
- Topics:
- pitocin, side effect, interaction
Answers (1)
29 Jul 2010
Hi, it does not treat women´s sex drive. So it is not true at all.
You have not been informed properly.-
Pitocin
Oxytocin is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract.
Oxytocin is used to induce labor, strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, control bleeding after childbirth, or to induce an abortion.
Side effects with oxytocin (Pitocin) are not common. Serious side effects include:
an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting);
difficulty urinating;
chest pain or irregular heart beat;
difficulty breathing;
confusion;
sudden weight gain or excessive swelling;
severe headache;
rash;
excessive vaginal bleeding; or
seizures.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience
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