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Posted by Quintal on January 21, 2007, at 0:53:48
Can anyone comment on the severity of sexual side effects caused by Zoloft? I remember some genital anaesthesia but didn't stick it out beyond four days so I don't know if it would have improved but I'm doubtful given past experience with these meds. Anyone found it improved their sex responses or found ways round this problem?
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Posted by blueberry1 on January 21, 2007, at 9:35:51
In reply to Zoloft and Sexual Dysfunction, posted by Quintal on January 21, 2007, at 0:53:48
Zoloft did not hurt my sex much, but I was only on 25mg. It was much friendlier to me than 10mg prozac, 20mg paxil, or 30mg cymbalta.
I've heard a few herbs are pretty good at reversing sexual dysfunction of various kinds. The ones I've tried are yohimbe...stay away unless you want to be wired with insomnia for 24 hours; damiana, increased desire and sensitivity within a few days of use. I have seen good reports about two others...ashwaghanda (but needs continued use, not as-needed use), and tonquat ali, which is spoken of very highly by some people who have tried it. Maca is thought of as a sex food. Ginkgo biloba is shown somewhat effective in clinical studies, but in the real world I haven't seen much success from it. Wellbutrin as you probably know is the most common pharmaceutical for sex, but it is iffy. Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't, and sometimes makes sexual dysfunction worse. Remeron or zyprexa are theoretically helpful because they block the offensive serotonin receptors involved with sex.
Based on my own experience only, I would recommend a trial of the herbs I mentioned, separately at first, and then combined later.
SSRIs and sex. That's a tough one. I remember from longterm use of paxil and prozac, the longer I was on them the more the sexual side effects diminished. The ability part never improved, but the desire and sensitivity part did. But that didn't begin happening until maybe about 3 months. It never got perfect, but did improve.
Posted by Declan on January 21, 2007, at 15:29:00
In reply to Re: Zoloft and Sexual Dysfunction, posted by blueberry1 on January 21, 2007, at 9:35:51
Ashwaganda (withania somnifera) is a lovely herb for me. Very mild.
Chief strengthening herb of Ayurveda.
Posted by Crazy Horse on January 22, 2007, at 21:52:17
In reply to Zoloft and Sexual Dysfunction, posted by Quintal on January 21, 2007, at 0:53:48
> Can anyone comment on the severity of sexual side effects caused by Zoloft? I remember some genital anaesthesia but didn't stick it out beyond four days so I don't know if it would have improved but I'm doubtful given past experience with these meds. Anyone found it improved their sex responses or found ways round this problem?
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> QI did have delayed orgasm for about the first month i was on 100 mgs. of Zoloft. I'm now on 250 mgs. daily (have been for about 3 mos) with zero sexual side effects. I should add that i am also on 450 mgs. of wellbutrin.
-Monte
Posted by blueberry1 on January 23, 2007, at 3:19:02
In reply to Re: Zoloft and Sexual Dysfunction » Quintal, posted by Crazy Horse on January 22, 2007, at 21:52:17
Seems like a common combo. How is it working for you?
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> I did have delayed orgasm for about the first month i was on 100 mgs. of Zoloft. I'm now on 250 mgs. daily (have been for about 3 mos) with zero sexual side effects. I should add that i am also on 450 mgs. of wellbutrin.
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Posted by Crazy Horse on January 23, 2007, at 11:30:22
In reply to Re: Zoloft and Sexual Dysfunction » Crazy Horse, posted by blueberry1 on January 23, 2007, at 3:19:02
> Seems like a common combo. How is it working for you?
It's working pretty good, along w/the light box and Lyrica, i am staying afloat. Depression's a drag..a constant battle to the end i am afraid.How are you doing?
-Monte
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