Posted by yznhymer on September 18, 2004, at 11:56:24
In reply to cymbalta, posted by jacot on September 16, 2004, at 20:48:18
I'm following this discussion closely as well. AD induced sexual dysfunction is a definite deal killer as far as I'm concerned. If sexual side effects are a possibility, I'm likely to experience them.
I'm at another crossroads med wise. I expect I'll be prescribed something new at my next pdoc appt. I've phased out moclobemide. In fact, I feel about the same off the meds as I did on. I expect we'll be looking at Cymbalta, and possibly Parnate or Selegeline.
Honestly, I'm not hopeful any of them will leave me unscathed sexually speaking. I did have a robust response to Nardil a few years ago but the weight gain and sexual side effects were not tolerable. I also seemed to do OK (not great)with Wellbutrin till I developed a rash on the SR formulation. At a later time when I tried the old formulation again, I didn't get the AD response but my anxiety and agitation went through the roof. SSRIs that I've tried seemed to deal out anxiety and sexual side effects with no appreciable improvement in depressive symptoms. Remeron worked great briefly (one week)then turned me into a zombie. Effexor, and tricyclates were also problematic in terms of side effects and limited response.
Nowadays, I vaccilate between wanting to give a new med another shot and just not wanting to go through another failed trial and all the potential side effects again.
Any insights would be appreciated,
Mark
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