Posted by Matt on December 19, 1998, at 2:15:49
In reply to Re: Luvox, posted by Shirley on November 12, 1998, at 20:25:46
Anafranil can cause both weight gain and sexual disfunction (erectile disfunction and difficulty achieving orgasm). Luvox can have both of these effects, too, though probably more people will experience them (to a greater extent) with Anafranil than with Luvox (esp. the weight gain). Anecdotally Luvox is better than the other SSRIs with sexual disfuntion, but there also is anecdotal evidence it's not as effective an antidepressant.
But, the claim that it causes no sexual disfunction is false--like the other SSRIs, it has its share of sexual side effects.
Best,
Matt
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