Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 25, 2010, at 11:02:33
In reply to Zoloft sexual side effects, posted by Gibson on July 25, 2010, at 9:14:18
> I'm a 56 year old married man who has been on 150 mg. of Zoloft for 10 years for an anxiety disorder. I have trouble reaching orgasm. In one of the earlier threads someone mentioned 30 mg. of Remeron. Any ideas out there?
30mg Remeron could cause considerable drowsiness and weight gain. All of the meds which have been used in attempt to reduce the sexual side effects of SSRIs have the potential to cause side effects, and none of them are reliably effective.
The first thing that you need to do is to establish the minimum effective dose of Zoloft for treating your anxiety. 150mg is a high dose and could potentially be more than you need. Side effects tend to be worse with higher doses.
I would advise that you consult your doctor to discuss this. For example, you could gradually reduce the Zoloft eg. by 25mg every 6 weeks until orgasm becomes easier or anxiety returns.
poster:ed_uk2010
thread:955821
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20100720/msgs/955829.html