Ozzy Osbourne reveals side effects of taking antidepressants, says 'it kills your sex drive instantly'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ozzy Osbourne is still traumatized by the painful side effects he endured while taking antidepressants. The former lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath had a discussion with his family about mental health during the latest episode of 'The Osbournes Podcast' where he disclosed about his ordeal while taking the medication.
“The one thing about antidepressants is it kills your sex drive instantly,” Ozzy said as his daughter Kelly sighed with embarrassment according to People. “If you go on an antidepressant, with most of them your sex drive goes," he added.
The pop icon's 38-year-old daughter then asked if that was the case for men or women. “I think it’s for both men and women,” son Jack, 37, said, adding “But it’s not guaranteed, it’s just a possible side effect.”
Ozzy Osbourne said that every medication he took killed his sex drive
Ozzy then quipped that it is guaranteed before Kelly added, “Dad’s basically saying, ‘I took antidepressants and it took my sex drive away. “Every one that I’ve ever taken has just killed it,” Ozzy said as the family laughed.
The 'Prince of Darkness' previously discussed taking antidepressants because his mental health struggled while dealing with symptoms of his Parkinson's disease with which he was diagnosed in 2003.
According to Mayo Clinic, Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Parkinson's often starts with a tremor in one hand. Other symptoms are slow movement, stiffness and loss of balance.
Ozzy Osbourne constantly struggles with walking
The musician told The Observer last year that he constantly struggles with walking. "You think you're lifting your feet, but your foot doesn't move. I feel like I'm walking around in lead boots," he added, noting that Parkinson's had heavily impacted his mental health and left him depressed.
"I reached a plateau that was lower than I wanted it to be," Ozzy said of his mental state, adding "Nothing really felt great. Nothing. So I went on these antidepressants, and they work OK."
However, the 'Crazy Train' singer admitted that the most frustrating aspect of Parkinson's is not knowing where it will end. "You learn to live in the moment, because you don't know [what's going to happen]. You don't know when you're gonna wake up and you ain't gonna be able to get out of bed. But you just don't think about it," Ozzy said at the time.
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