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Sep 10, 2009, 07:26 AM
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i'm on effexor xr and since i started taking it my sex drive has increased and i'm in the mood a lot more than usual. Anyone know why? Is it related to effexor or something else
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Sep 10, 2009, 08:31 AM
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Most of what I know about Effexor says if anything if decreases sex drive. It's a horrible side effect for many. Patients feel like they have to choose between treating a mental health condition or a satisfying sex life.
One thought I have is that perhaps the Effexor is effectively treating your depression or other conditions that may have decreased your sex drive. So it's not the Effexor that's increasing your drive but the fact that your mental health conditions are being treated. Here's an article you may find of interest: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ant...ssants/MY00197 Just my $0.02... |
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Sep 10, 2009, 10:39 AM
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Maybe you are starting to feel better, therefore, your biggest sexual organ "the brain" is off and running.... making up for loss time.
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Sep 12, 2009, 01:23 AM
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I responded in the "Drugs" section.
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Sep 19, 2009, 06:02 PM
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Well its not the meds because i'm still on them and my sex drive has lowered. I like your explanation Rhapsody.
I have been a bit dissociative lately though. I wonder if that affects sex drive. Its kinda good though that its slowed down, i don't have a partner at the moment and was about to call up my benefits friends for some action. That sometimes complicates the friendship though so maybe just self love will be better. 
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Sep 24, 2009, 08:52 PM
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My anti-depressants killed my sex drive.
I am now lowering my Paxil dosage. I am also raising my Adderall dosage. This is increasing my sex drive. Unfortunately, relationship with husband is still very strained and I have no desire to have sex with him. I guess we all have our issues with medication...
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