Posted by Conundrum on May 26, 2010, at 22:03:08
In reply to Post-SSRI permanent sexual dysfunction? Real?, posted by Franz on May 26, 2010, at 10:52:49
Its my experience and the experiences of others I know that SSRIs do numb up the feelings down there. The best way to avoid this is to not take them if you really don't need to be on an antidepressant. Have you tried therapy? If you you need an antidepressant you could try Wellbutrin, or Nefazodone. Nefazodone is only available in the US, there is a very small risk of liver failure with nefazodone. I guess you could get tianeptine if you are in a country that has that available, it shouldn't cause any sexual dysfunction. You could also try mirtazapine, but I don't know how easy that would be to get unless you are really thin or have trouble sleeping. If you had to try an SSRI I would think prozac would be your safest bet for not causing sexual dysfunction. I found the SNRI Pristiq enhanced sensation for a little while, but then felt dull. I'm super sensitive to serotonin though. You might be different.
I think of all the ideas I've listed Wellbutrin is your best bet, unless you've already tried that and it didn't work. If you just have anxiety you might consider taking a benzo.
Post-SSRI syndrome: iatrogenic anhedonia, memory and concentration problems, sexual dysfunction. [NOTE no sadness or anxiety]
Location:USA
Currently taking 25mg Lamictal.
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