Posted by Racer on September 18, 2004, at 14:16:41
In reply to Re: sexual side effects cymbalta and other ADs, posted by yznhymer on September 18, 2004, at 11:56:24
Since the sexual side effects are pretty much par for the course on so many of these drugs, have you tried mitigating them, rather than trying to avoid them? I know it's not the ideal solution, but it's made the situation more bearable for me.
As for Cymbalta, I've tried for an orgasm twice now on it, the first time was pretty much a total bust -- although, to be fair, that was really just an academic exercise, to see if it was having that effect -- but the second time I did manage. It wasn't easy, and was hardly worth the effort involved, but again -- I wasn't necessarily all that into what I was doing. More out of frustration than desire.
On the other hand, cyproheptidine has helped me in the past. It's a PRN solution, like viagra for erectile dysfunction, and it is sedating -- basically, it worked until it put me to sleep, which usually happened about the time I didn't need it to work anymore. It doesn't work for everyone, but it was a workable solution for me -- and I even ended up marrying the new partner for whom I sought out that solution in the first place. :-D
Hope that helps. And, by the way, I *love* your name. One of those "wish I had thought of that" names!
poster:Racer
thread:391738
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040915/msgs/392335.html