Posted by CraigD on January 10, 2004, at 19:11:52
In reply to Re: trying to fix sexual side effects, posted by psychlover on January 10, 2004, at 17:27:52
> Paxil was a diaster for me sexually, couldn't even get an erection. That was SO disturbing! It also made me so tired I couldn't function, so I switched to Lex which was terrific except it takes me FOREVER to reach orgasm. Even women don't want you to take that long.
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> I have tried adding cyproheptadine, which just made me feel dizzy and wobbly, but no help with sex side effects.
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> I have added Wellbutrin to my Lex now, which has not helped my sex side effects at all, but has made me less depressed. I am now on WB XL 300 mg and Lex 20 mg, but this last week I tried lowering my Lex to 10 mg. Haven't noticed a difference yet, but I hope to slowley wean off the Lex and see if the side effects disappear along with it (I hope!). By the way, I suffer from panic attacks, and surprisingly WB does not make me panicky or anxious. Go figure!
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> Viagra doesn't help with orgasm either.
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> I have heard that ginkgo biloba may help. Yohimbine may help but it is supposed to have too many bad side effects.
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> I am taking some L-arginine daily to see if that helps...
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> Good luck!
>I doubt that you'd feel the agitation from WB until the the Lex works its way out of your system. SSRI's tend to keep seratonin high and dopamine low, ergo the lack of sex drive and agitation from WB.
I'm wondering if taking the cyproheptadine while on WB would make a difference in increasing sexual appetite. It lowers seratonin levels, or so I've read.
I went on my first date last night since a bad break up two months ago (that's partially why I'm on ADs again) and my interest was so transient. I'll initiate sex and then see what's on TV three minutes later.
Either way, I might stay on the WB while on the Celexa just because I feel more "normal" on the both than just on Celexa. The mood elevation is cool from Celexa, but I find I'm so sicky sweet -- nice to everyone but with no edge or sense of humor -- in social situations.
Anyway, back to the sex issue. I'm holding out hope for Amantadine, which is a parkison's med and increases dopamine. Side effects are supposed to be less tolerable than WB.
How often do you have to take your WB? I'm taking mine 75 mg pills at a time so I have to deal with that up-down feeling. These are old pills and I want to get sold on it before going out and buying another batch.
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