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May 04, 2007 at 03:46 AM
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I am aware that decresed sexual desire is a common side effect of medications such as anti-depressants. Can anyone share this experience? I am curious if you have been able to increase sexual desire at all without discontinuing your medication. Does anyone have any suggestions in this department? Thanks.
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May 04, 2007 at 04:35 PM
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This is my suggestion - wait a week in between having sex and if you are a female make sure your partner gives you a little extra attention before sexual intercourse (longer foreplay) - not to mention having him wear a condom rather he needs to or not - it helps with stimulating the inside of your walls (friction).
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May 04, 2007 at 05:23 PM
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i must be the only person in the world who is the complete opposite, though depressed and on meds i am horny as hell all the time!!!!i'm coming off prozac so we'll see what happens. i know ad's have had a negative effect on my sex life in the past, but something in prozac has this sex mad effect on me unless i have been possessed by somethingor someone. sorry if this post offends anyone, just speaking the truth
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May 04, 2007 at 05:49 PM
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I found Wellbutrin INCREASED my sexual desire & response, but each person has an individual reaction to meds. I haven't felt any neg. results from AD's as far as sex, but I definitely had much more response & desire on Wellbutrin.--Suzy
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May 04, 2007 at 10:47 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
Suzy5654 said: I found Wellbutrin INCREASED my sexual desire & response, but each person has an individual reaction to meds. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Yeah - Dr. Psisci recommended Wellbutrin one day in one of our Friday Chats for sexual side effects of depression medicines.... I have not yet talked to my GP about getting a Rx for some, maybe it is because I love all the extra attention and time I get from my husband to make sure I am pleased as well -  .
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May 05, 2007 at 02:29 AM
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airway said: I am aware that decresed sexual desire is a common side effect of medications such as anti-depressants. Can anyone share this experience? I am curious if you have been able to increase sexual desire at all without discontinuing your medication. Does anyone have any suggestions in this department? Thanks. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Airway ! I had some success with SSRI's for depression but had to stop them because of this side effect. They switched me off instantly ! Physically and mentally. To me that is not a 'healthy state of mind'. I only had this problem with SSRI's no other a/d's and it stopped as soon as I stopped taking them. I do not know of any meds which would counteract this, some people have mentioned Wellbutrin, of course there are things like Viagra. It depends where in the world you are as to what your doctor will prescribe ! I'm in the UK. If anyone can help i'm interested too ! Incidentally, Airway, has your appetite (for food) increased or decreased ? |
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May 05, 2007 at 02:51 PM
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May 06, 2007 at 12:42 AM
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yep, wellbutrin was a 24hr/day aphrodesiac for me
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May 06, 2007 at 10:15 AM
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Wellbutrin was added to my Prozac to counteract sexual side effects. It worked in that area but the anxiety and anger I had was terrible.
Although, I also take Adderall and Wellbutrin acts similar to Adderall so it may be different for you. __________________ My new blog http://www.thetherapybuzz.com "I am not obsessing, I am growing and healing can't you tell?" |
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May 07, 2007 at 02:30 PM
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i've found that my libido has disapeared completely whilst on and off meds but then i've never really successfully been treated for depression,i sort of just accept it goes with the territory
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May 13, 2007 at 01:56 PM
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but something in prozac has this sex mad effect on me </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Lucky Duck!  Altered State __________________ "Lord, we know what we are, yet know not what we may be." Hamlet, Act 4, sc v Wm. Shakespeare |
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