Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 212124

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Embarassing male problem on Paxil

Posted by utopizen on March 24, 2003, at 8:04:42

I've started Paxil (on 10mg now, taking 20mg in a few days). In the mornings especially, I have this slight increase in blood flow to the penis. It doesn't make it fully erect, but partially.

Is there any herb that does the opposite of Ginko Biloba?

 

Re: Embarassing male problem on Paxil

Posted by Larry Hoover on March 24, 2003, at 10:04:20

In reply to Embarassing male problem on Paxil, posted by utopizen on March 24, 2003, at 8:04:42

> I've started Paxil (on 10mg now, taking 20mg in a few days). In the mornings especially, I have this slight increase in blood flow to the penis. It doesn't make it fully erect, but partially.
>
> Is there any herb that does the opposite of Ginko Biloba?

You should be aware that there is a rare complication from SSRIs, including Paxil, called priapism. That's a persistent inappropriate erection which requires surgical intervention, as the trapped blood in the engorged tissue loses oxygen, leading to cell death in the penis. It is an emergency situation.

 

Re: freak him out why don't you Larry! (nm)

Posted by zeliva on March 24, 2003, at 13:27:44

In reply to Re: Embarassing male problem on Paxil, posted by Larry Hoover on March 24, 2003, at 10:04:20

 

Re: freak him out why don't you Larry!

Posted by Larry Hoover on March 24, 2003, at 13:58:56

In reply to Re: freak him out why don't you Larry! (nm), posted by zeliva on March 24, 2003, at 13:27:44

I debated how to answer, but embarassment might prevent the seeking of treatment. I thought that was worthy of addressing, even at the risk of appearing to be insensitive. It is a rare event, but easily treated, if treated in a timely manner.

 

Re: freak him out why don't you Larry!

Posted by stjames on March 24, 2003, at 14:12:08

In reply to Re: freak him out why don't you Larry!, posted by Larry Hoover on March 24, 2003, at 13:58:56

I think it is better to inform people than to
not just because some people are uncomfortable
with this info. This condition, untreated,
can lead to the inability to have erections.

 

Re: freak him out why don't you Larry!

Posted by utopizen on March 24, 2003, at 14:12:09

In reply to Re: freak him out why don't you Larry!, posted by Larry Hoover on March 24, 2003, at 13:58:56

> I debated how to answer, but embarassment might prevent the seeking of treatment. I thought that was worthy of addressing, even at the risk of appearing to be insensitive. It is a rare event, but easily treated, if treated in a timely manner.
.

thanks for posting, Larry... I am aware of the problem there. Mine is rather benign though =)

 

Re: I was just teasing you Lar! :o) good info. (nm)

Posted by zeliva on March 24, 2003, at 14:57:30

In reply to Re: freak him out why don't you Larry!, posted by utopizen on March 24, 2003, at 14:12:09


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