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Re: Can Klonopin cause a decrease in libido?

Posted by bulldog2 on May 11, 2008, at 15:16:56

In reply to Re: Can Klonopin cause a decrease in libido? » bulldog2, posted by Maria3667 on May 11, 2008, at 14:55:53

> Hi Bulldog,
>
> That's interesting. So how long did you take Klonopin for to find this out?
>
> The strange thing for me is: taking a very high dose (6 - 8 mg) of Ativan (Lorazepam), leaves my libido okay. Trouble is my body's become immune to Ativan and no longer works properly - hence the switch to Klonopin. Not all benzo's are the same, I think.
>
> Like Valium increases my libido - but leaves me far too sensitive and tearfull. Not a good exchange!
>
> So now I'm a little lost. I don't want a life without libido either!
>
> Take care.
> Maria

I noticed this effect at about 2 milligrams several yeas ago. Than I tried days of lowering the dose or sometimes eliminating it and my libido not only came roaring back but also became manic (good mania). But be careful though because anxiety and blood pressure can also come roaring back.

 

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