Posted by Rick on October 17, 1999, at 16:01:53
In reply to But did anybody try sticking it out?, posted by Rick on October 17, 1999, at 15:57:07
My apologies for the obvious typos in my post above (e.g., should say BuSpar IS marketed for GAD)
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> Sorry, I couldn't resist...but I've read that if the user, ummm, sticks it out 3-6 months (!), anorgamsmia and sexual desire fully return in about half of male users who suffered SSRI sexual dysfunction. Did anyone, "hang on" that long before dropping the offending med? And still no relief?
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> Interestingly, I understand that those with social phobia (and perhaps some other comorbid conditions) are the most likely to suffer strong side effects (sexual and otherwise) from AD's.
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> BTW, MAOI Nardil had a weird effect on me sexually. It INCREASED desire and INCREASED sexual pleasure sensations, but orgasm was imposiible. What a weird juxaposition. You'd think increased sensation would ENCOURAGE the ejaculation mechanism, rather
> than inhibit it.
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> Other MAOI's have less sexual dysfunction, but except for Manerix (unavailable in the U.S.), they all require food restrictions at theraputic doses.
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> While it's not marketed for GAD, I understand that BuSpar at 90mg+ (and a good four weeks) can be a great AD, and actually ENHANCES sexual desire and function.
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> Rick
> > Hello,
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> > Which of the SSRI's (Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox, Paxil, or Effexor) cause the least sexual dysfunction in men? According to medscape.com Prozac shows up the most favourable. Experienced people please comment.
> > Thanks
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