Posted by Caleb96 on November 8, 2003, at 13:46:48
In reply to Re: Solving SSRIs sexual dysfunction » carolee, posted by Bob on November 7, 2003, at 11:06:20
Well Bruno, my friend, welcome to the legions of formerly depressed males who can no longer function sexually.
I've taken every antidepressant on the market, and except for Wellbutrin, none is without problems. Your idea about adding VIAGRA is interesting. I had the same idea, and asked a doctor friend of mine to write a small Rx just to experiment with. I take Effexor XR and I know what you're talking about--losing erections, no orgasm, and eventually no interest--chemical eunichs! The Viagra helped with the erection and that was encouraging. But it won't help with achieving an orgasm. I have to lay off the Effexor for about 3 days in order to get a normal feeling back in my genitals. But on the 2nd day--I get a killer splitting headache due to sudden withdrawal. Six ibuprofen helps me through the day until the head-hurt goes away. After that, I'm good to go--I turn into a sex-crazed fiend. I like to stay off the Effexor until I start to get the blues.
So that's my cycle: DEPRESSION > EFFEXOR > HELLATIOUS WITHDRAWAL > GOOD SEX > DEPRESSION > etc....
Such is life. But I've been married for 10 years, so "planning ahead" isn't a big problem for me. It also helps to have an understanding partner.
Good luck with your search for a healthy mind and sex life.
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