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Posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 10:00:40
I need some feedback. I would like to know which of my meds is trashing my sex life? I take Celexa, Nortryptiline, Buspar, Lithobid, and Seroquel. Please, can anyone clue me in? Thanks a bunch. Mimi
Posted by Chloe on July 22, 2002, at 11:04:21
In reply to SEX and Meds, posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 10:00:40
> I need some feedback. I would like to know which of my meds is trashing my sex life? I take Celexa, Nortryptiline, Buspar, Lithobid, and Seroquel. Please, can anyone clue me in? Thanks a bunch. Mimi
SSRI's tend to be the worst offenders, like Celexa, Prozac, Paxil, ect.
TCA may cause problems to a lesser extent. Tends to be dose related.
The other three I would be less suspect of, but may not help the situation.
In the Psychobabble archives there are many "antidotes" to sexual dysfunction on meds, like ginko biblo and other herbs. Also check Dr. Bob Tips. A loving and understanding partner is very important too.
Chloe
Posted by rjk on July 22, 2002, at 11:39:16
In reply to SEX and Meds, posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 10:00:40
Posted by fairnymph on July 22, 2002, at 13:23:34
In reply to Re: SEX and Meds » Mimi, posted by Chloe on July 22, 2002, at 11:04:21
Posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 17:10:03
In reply to it's that damn celexa (nm), posted by fairnymph on July 22, 2002, at 13:23:34
Fairnymph--how do you know it's that ...celexa?
Posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 17:11:56
In reply to Why, what are they doing? (nm) » Mimi, posted by rjk on July 22, 2002, at 11:39:16
rjk,
My libido is diminished and it takes longer to climax. Does that answer your question?
Mimi
Posted by fairnymph on July 22, 2002, at 17:59:10
In reply to Re: Why, what are they doing?, posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 17:11:56
> rjk,
> My libido is diminished and it takes longer to climax. Does that answer your question?
> MimiI had the exact same problems on another SSRI, prozac. Celexa is even MORE likely to cause sexual dysfunction. SSRIs have this isde effect for the VAST majority of people who take them.
It really sucks, and is one big reason I'm wary of ever going on an SSRI again.
Posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 22:09:35
In reply to Re: Why, what are they doing?, posted by fairnymph on July 22, 2002, at 17:59:10
> > rjk,
> > My libido is diminished and it takes longer to climax. Does that answer your question?
> > Mimi
>
> I had the exact same problems on another SSRI, prozac. Celexa is even MORE likely to cause sexual dysfunction. SSRIs have this isde effect for the VAST majority of people who take them.
>
> It really sucks, and is one big reason I'm wary of ever going on an SSRI again.
>
> fairnymp@ziplip.comfairnymp,
I really appreciate your post. It's invaluable info for me. I'm going to cut back on the Celexa. Do you know if the tricyclics have the same effect? I'm also on Nortryptiline.
Mimi
Posted by fairnymph on July 23, 2002, at 0:47:32
In reply to Re: Why, what are they doing?, posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 22:09:35
fairnymp@ziplip.com
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> fairnymp,
> I really appreciate your post. It's invaluable info for me. I'm going to cut back on the Celexa. Do you know if the tricyclics have the same effect? I'm also on Nortryptiline.
> MimiIt's quite possible that a tricyclic like nortyptaline could be affecting your sex life, as this is a known side effect. However, the effect of the SSRI is undoubtably much greater.
good luck in your trials...i've found that reboxetine increases my libido and wellbutrin makes me orgasm more quickly.
fairnymph
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