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Posted by Englishman006! on August 4, 2023, at 13:05:53
Hi all,
Ever since I went on Mirtazapine my labido's been virtually non existent! I went on it 2 1/2 years ago and came off it 25/04/23. Expected it to return to normal by now; still nothing! Can anyone relate?
Thanks in advance.
Posted by Hugh on August 4, 2023, at 15:20:13
In reply to Loss of labido caused by Mirtazipine!, posted by Englishman006! on August 4, 2023, at 13:05:53
Sounds like Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), even though mirtazapine (Remeron) isn't an SSRI. It's been less than four months since you stopped taking it, so your libido could still rebound over time.
I took mirtazapine for six months over 20 years ago, and my libido hasn't been the same since then. Drugs that enhance dopamine have been very helpful for my libido. Unfortunately, drugs that enhance dopamine tend to be stimulating, and I tolerate stimulants poorly. Lately I've read that the SSRI vortioxetine (Trintellix) might be an effective treatment for PSSD.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9503765/
https://www.telepsychhealth.com/blog/what-is-pssd-manage-pssd/
Posted by Hugh on August 5, 2023, at 10:14:05
In reply to Loss of labido caused by Mirtazipine!, posted by Englishman006! on August 4, 2023, at 13:05:53
The essential oil Ylang Ylang, used for aromatherapy, is reputed to improve libido.
https://draxe.com/essential-oils/ylang-ylang/
Aromatherapy can have a profound effect on the brain.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-08-sweet-success-simple-fragrance-method.html
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