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Posted by lmc on October 2, 2003, at 14:19:07
Hi anybody. I just started taking Effexor XR because the anti-libido side effect taking, even a very low dose, of Prozac is too much for me to bear. I understand this unfortunate side effect is not as bad on Effexor.
Can anyone pass any information on to me about this? This is a real concern for me.Thanks.
Posted by chewy on October 2, 2003, at 14:40:46
In reply to Libido Side-effects with Effexor?, posted by lmc on October 2, 2003, at 14:19:07
I took effexor for a while and did have some negative sexual side effects. I could achieve what resembled an erection, but climax was a difficult task.
I just switched to Zoloft, but expect more of the same. It could be a long cold winter!
Posted by Penny on October 3, 2003, at 8:14:19
In reply to Libido Side-effects with Effexor?, posted by lmc on October 2, 2003, at 14:19:07
Effexor flattened my mood and my libido. You might consider augmenting with a low dose of Wellbutrin - that seemed to counteract the negative libido effect for me.
P
Posted by lmc on October 3, 2003, at 11:47:44
In reply to Re: Libido Side-effects with Effexor? » lmc, posted by Penny on October 3, 2003, at 8:14:19
Thanks both. I actually do take Wellbutrin; I took it for the same reason with Prozac -- hasn't seemed to help. I'm really hoping Effexor will be better for me in this area.
Anybody out there NOT have this side affect? (yikes!)
lmc
Posted by slinky on October 3, 2003, at 18:34:12
In reply to Re: Libido Side-effects with Effexor?, posted by lmc on October 3, 2003, at 11:47:44
Hi,
My libido increased after 6 months..but my orgasms were numb...and takes a millenium to achieve one.
Adding prozac restored good orgasm but still takes a millenium.
Sex on efexor is better..I'm female. Guess it's different for boys.
Stick it out, see what happens~excuse the pun , all the best, have great sex.
Posted by chewy on October 4, 2003, at 2:19:27
In reply to Re: Libido Side-effects with Effexor?, posted by slinky on October 3, 2003, at 18:34:12
That is funny! I am glad to hear that sex means a lot to so many people.
I guess the side effects of a.d.'s could be worse, something could fall off!
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