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Did taking meds for depression make your sexual life less enjoyable?

Discussion in 'Physical & Sexual Health' started by Despitelove, Jun 27, 2014.

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  1. Despitelove

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    antisereotonins are known to have devastating effects on sexual libido.

    do you have an active sexual life, despite taking them?
     
    #1 Despitelove, Jun 27, 2014
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    my depression screwed my sex life so it depends on the person I guess.
     
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    @ fugs : which effects did meds have on your sex life?
     
    #3 Despitelove, Jun 27, 2014
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    You talking SSRIs? Like Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac etc......yes the side effects can affect your sex drive. It is a common side effect. However, there are many to chose from so talk to your doctor and tell him or her about this side effect and have them switch you. I started on Paxil, began to have problems so my Doc switched me to Zoloft. I have no problems on this. So talk to your doctor, it's not the first time he has heard these side effects.
     
    #4 Lipstick Leuger, Jun 27, 2014
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    well Prozac killed my sex drive then I went off it for a bit and within two days it as back with a fury. Different medications do different things, if you are having problems they can try different ones or suggest "weekends off" or something (don't try this on your own, I did because I had to and just noticed it).
     
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    Every antipsychotic I was on made it kinda extinct.
     
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    I have obsessive thoughts, don't know if it's psycosis, but I guess I will have to take at least some meds. I don't want my sexuality to be screwed up by this. Masturbation is my only relief.
     
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    Depends on the meds you take. Lexapro doesn't bother mine.
     
    #8 Theron, Jun 29, 2014
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