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Posted by Lorraine on February 15, 2001, at 18:59:01
I'm going back on Effexor tomorrow at a low dose--maybe 25 mg a day--coupled with an amphetamine. Last time on Effexor, I lost my desire. Has anyone here tried anything for the sexual side effects of these meds? Cohen suggested 500 mg of gingko in the tips section. Has anyone tried this?
Posted by Alli on February 15, 2001, at 22:44:07
In reply to Sexual Dysfunction Remedies, posted by Lorraine on February 15, 2001, at 18:59:01
> I'm going back on Effexor tomorrow at a low dose--maybe 25 mg a day.
Didn't know there was a 25 mg. pill... thought it started at 37.5 mg.
Posted by Lorraine on February 16, 2001, at 9:18:38
In reply to Re: Sexual Dysfunction Remedies, posted by Alli on February 15, 2001, at 22:44:07
Well, it's a 50 mg pill (not time release capsule) and I cut it in half. Pretty unorthodox, but then nothing orthodox has worked so?
> > I'm going back on Effexor tomorrow at a low dose--maybe 25 mg a day.
>
> Didn't know there was a 25 mg. pill... thought it started at 37.5 mg.
Posted by AndrewB on February 17, 2001, at 13:32:03
In reply to Re: Sexual Dysfunction Remedies, posted by Lorraine on February 16, 2001, at 9:18:38
Mirapex may help. There was a report of it helping one women who was taking an SSRI. A similar med, bromocriptine can also help (see the Tips section). Mirapex however has the added potential benefit of adding onto the AD effect of effexor.
AndrewB
Posted by Lorraine on February 17, 2001, at 15:34:17
In reply to Re: Sexual Dysfunction Remedies, posted by AndrewB on February 17, 2001, at 13:32:03
Andrew:
Thanx for the info. Also thanx for the post on DHEA. Very cool.> Mirapex may help. There was a report of it helping one women who was taking an SSRI. A similar med, bromocriptine can also help (see the Tips section). Mirapex however has the added potential benefit of adding onto the AD effect of effexor.
>
> AndrewB
Posted by SalArmy4me on February 19, 2001, at 15:00:40
In reply to Sexual Dysfunction Remedies, posted by Lorraine on February 15, 2001, at 18:59:01
The only thing that helps my sexual side-effects is mirtazapine. I don't know what it does for women, but for me, it got rid of anorgasmia and increased my libido.
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Mirtazapine-for-SSRI-ADRs.html
Posted by bissie66 on February 20, 2001, at 10:38:00
In reply to Re: Sexual Dysfunction Remedies, posted by SalArmy4me on February 19, 2001, at 15:00:40
> The only thing that helps my sexual side-effects is mirtazapine. I don't know what it does for women, but for me, it got rid of anorgasmia and increased my libido.
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Mirtazapine-for-SSRI-ADRs.htmlSo you also take an SSRI, that *does* cause sexual dysfunction, and the Remeron counteracted that side-effect? Wow.
Posted by SalArmy4me on February 20, 2001, at 13:49:53
In reply to Re: Sexual Dysfunction Remedies » SalArmy4me, posted by bissie66 on February 20, 2001, at 10:38:00
No..I take Effexor (sort of like an SSRI at low doses), and the Mirtazapine counteracts that. But its not perfect.
But I would recommend that anyone try low-dose mirtazapine for a few weeks to see what it does. If it doesn't cure sexual dysfunction, at least it will help you sleep.
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