Posted by JohnL on September 11, 2000, at 4:39:38
In reply to Re: Bromocriptine?, posted by JohnB on September 10, 2000, at 14:25:53
Michael,
Based on your experience and comments in Dr Bob's Tips as well as other websites, it would appear Bromocriptine is worth a try. In the PDR book I was reading about Zyprexa, and it stated that any D2 antagonist (most antipsychotics) will cause elevated prolactin, with impotence being a common result. Since Bromocriptine counters that, it's probably worth a look-see. I just wonder if it will in any way counter the good effects of Amisulpride or Adrafinil, or perhaps offer side effects of its own that are troublesome. We'll see. One thing for sure, I'm not in good shape at all without Adrafinil+Amisulpride. I need to get back to where I was and then try to treat the side effect.Seamus,
Erectile dysfunction is the problem. It's weird though, it isn't constant. I never know when it will be a problem and when it won't. When it is a problem, it's a good thing I have a patient wife. We can eventually make love if she works long enough to get me started. But it's unpredictable. Each trip to the bedroom is filled with mystery. Will it work this time or will it not? Decrease of libido is also a side effect, but it is not severe like with SSRIs. And it is not constant. At times during the day I'm fine. Other times I could care less. Like the erectile dysfunction, it is not constant. It comes and goes at it pleases without any predictable pattern. It's that unpredictability that is especially troubling.JohnB,
I have tried Viagra. I didn't like it. It made me feel somewhat dsyphoric and irritable, which carried over into the next morning a little bit. It definitely works, but only on erectile dysfunction. It does nothing for desire or sensation. It makes lovemaking almost mechanical, without any joy. It was even almost numbing or anorgasmic in a way.To all,
Thank you all very much for your comments and tips. If any other thoughts or results on Bromocriptine come up, please let me know.One final comment about Amisulpride and tinnitus. I never realized how bad my tinnitus was until I stopped Amisulpride. Amisulpride did a wonderful job of quieting tinnitus. I remember Zyprexa did too. Antipsychotics for treating tinnitus. I can see it now...a patient goes to the doctor because of ringing in the ear, and the doctor prescribes an antipsychotic! Yikes. But hey, they really work!
John
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