Posted by spotter on February 20, 2001, at 10:50:08
In reply to Re: Effexor xr intercourse, posted by fredbean on October 12, 2000, at 0:52:58
> > As a woman, I know that, especially int he first 3 months of Effexor use, it took me quite a bit longer to reach orgasm. I've not been on it 4 months (longest on any med!! Woo hoo!) and my sex drive is picking up nicely again, and the time it takes me to orgasm isn't too bad now - longer than med free, but not a silly length of time. Also, it seems to have made my orgasms much more intense!!!
> >
> I've experienced the same side effect w/ both effexor and prozac...the inability to ejaculate...getting horhy and achieving erection were fine...but the frustration of going weeks w/out orgasm was quite frustrating..but as the ohter poster said...these are the side effects for this person...all results will vary...w/in 2 days of discontinuing the effexor...sexual release is back...but so are my symptoms...
> fred
> > So, in my experience, first few months are hard, as it did take away any sex drive I had, but now, 4 months on, theres no stopping me!!!
> >
> > Nikki
For me, the effexor (perscribed for ADD, not depression) created severe lethargy and apathy. I started sleeping 12+ hours a night, gained about 20 lbs. and sex was the last thing on my mind. When I did manage to have it (sex that is), it was more work than pleasure. It was hard to stay...you know...interested :-) and it took a long time to reach an orgasm. BUT, when I did reach one, it was QUITE intense. Actually quite worth the effort.I've since gone off (and suffered manic-depressive episodes for 4 days) and am on Welbutrin (6 days). Still to early to tell, but my energy level is higher and I have more interest in sex. Though, I have yet to test my "functionality".
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