Posted by michael on October 13, 2006, at 21:48:22
In reply to Re: Anorgasmia Effexor XR: Not a sexy sci-fi duo, posted by Racer on October 10, 2006, at 15:30:57
> Anorgasmia from serotonin reuptake inhibitors often doesn't go away. Some people find relief with cyproheptidine prn, taken about an hour before sex, kinda the way Viagra is taken.
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> It worked great for me, and since cyproheptidine is dirt cheap, safe as houses, and no lasting effects, seems worth a try.
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> I've also heard of doctors prescribing Viagra, Wellbutrin, and "drug holidays" -- 'though the latter wouldn't seem advisable with Effexor, because of the withdrawal problems...
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> Good luck!I had incredible, immovable anorgasmia on effexor. No problem w/arousal/erection/etc. I was "functional" (sexually speaking), but orgasm was an entirely, completely inachievable goal....
Sorry for the negative report... But I have to add that I can't recall what, if any, remedies I may have tried (not certain, but I don't think that I tried any)... Hope that you have better luck!
michael
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