Anti D's and Sexual Side's

[littlemack]

Hey Gang,
Ok. I need a little help with something...advice...hahaha...
So I'm taking 20mg of lexapro and its supposed to be one of the more side-effect free drugs but the sexual sides are annoying me. Unable to orgasm, my libido's dropped, and erection troubles. Maybe I'm putting too much pressure on mysyelf? This is with a new partner and I know from experience there's usually an adjustment period. Great new girl. Normal and a lot of fun. I've got a great connection with her and just plain crazy about the girl. I don't know if its anxiety or the alcohol we drink beforehand or what. Probably both I'm sure. lol. I guess its not all that bad, b/c she has similar troubles. lol... Needless to say...there have been some late weekend nights! hahaha.
Is there anything I can take to decrease this side effect or do I need to retrain my brain or something? Would some test help? lol.
Thanks!

 

[Nytol]

SSRI's are notorious for delaying orgasm, there is nothing I know of 100%, but there was a big discussion on CEM a while back, and many though Yohimbe may help.

But avoiding alchohol is a must really, you dont need anything else causing you problems.

If it carrys on get you Dr to switch you to another, not everyone gets the same sides from all SSRI's.

 

[Che]

Test won't help - it will just make you want to do it more and you'll still be unable to orgasm. 20 mg seems like quite a bit, they usually start off at 10 mg. I took lexapro a couple of years ago and the sides drove me crazy. To remedy the problem my doctor gave me wellbutrin to take in combination with the lexapro. If your doctor has you on 20mg, then I'd stay on that, but I'd check into taking it in combination with Wellbutrin. I was skeptical at first, but after taking the Wellbutrin a couple of days I "gave it try" and I was back to normal.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I decided to try zoloft again a couple of months ago when I was going thru a rough patch while on a tren cycle (didn't help by the way LOL). But I noticed when I could orgasm it would take forever. I don't know of anything to fix it, but I know what you're going thru, littlemack.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

This is VERY, VERY common. So common in fact, that I just warn people beforehand to see how they are with that. There are some that have less sides (wellbutrin mentioned earlier, for instance) but they are not always as effective. One thing I can tell you is that if you approach your doctor about this, he/she should take your concerns seriously and look for alternative therapy(s).

What you DON'T want to do is start playing with your meds, dosages, etc. without letting your doctor know first. If you say "I'm not taking this anymore" you'll get better treatment than if you say "I stopped taking it a month ago."

LM, just knowing a little about your history, I can't help but wonder if it's good for you to be active so soon after getting out of that whole other mess. Did you take any time for yourself at all? Maybe this girl's the one. Who knows. If so, I'm very happy for you. Best of luck to you both and take care.

 

[vitor]

My bro takes it... Said compared to others this is alot more mild. Said it does dwindle his drive down lower than before he was depressed. But he did say it delways his orgasm.

Said Prozac screwed him over.... I think he takes 25mgs u said 250??

 

[VNV]

If you're like most people, you're only option is to take wellbutrin instead. And if you're like many people, wellbutrin isn't the best medication for you.

Your best bet is to start seeing a therapist and hopefully won't require the use of meds.

 

[vitor]

I am not depressed clincly, nor have felt that I am. I find the older I get, the more resposiablities I take on, and as life goes on, its all not fun and games. Bills, Family, friends, wife, girlfriend, kids, jobs, cars, stress etc, alot of crap gets thrown at you, and it isnt peachy any more. I guess what im saying is that Life is hard. You need to slow down and be thankful how lucky you are.

Each breath, meal, tv show you watch, drive to work etc, these are all blessings. You could be living in iraq, africa, not be able to walk, lift weights etc. Its very easy for us to make our lives seem so hard and complicated when in all reality life is beautiful.

Try to smile, and find the good things in life. SHit happens, and it sucks, but if you can relax, take deep breaths, work hard, stay busy, keep improving, moving foward, find god, things will get better. Spend more time with your family, dont put pressure on yourself. Things will be better

 

[littlemack]

LM, just knowing a little about your history, I can't help but wonder if it's good for you to be active so soon after getting out of that whole other mess. Did you take any time for yourself at all? Maybe this girl's the one. Who knows. If so, I'm very happy for you. Best of luck to you both and take care.

Thanks OTH. I do know what you mean here. I've been thinking about that a lot as well. One thing that seems to be helping, oddly enough, is that she seems to be wanting to take things slowly herself. She's very guarded with a pretty big wall up. I think this may actually be a good thing. hahaha. I'm going slow but enjoying some fun in the sheets... I do like this girl, but there are no "I love you's" or anything. There are also a couple of other girls that I'm interested in at the moment as well...hehehe...

Great advice from everyone! Thank you all! I think I'll just try to learn to deal with it. I can't get off the meds. I'm just not ready. I'm going to quit drinking which I'm sure will help. I've taken a little time for myself, and sort of been on a vacation this past month or so. I think I've trained one week this entire month and eaten whatever I feel like. ha. Drank 2-3 nights a week pretty heavily, hanging out at bars...trying to meet the ladies...hahaha. I've been having a lot of fun. Today I get back in the gym and start eating clean again and kick the booz. All of this will help I'm sure...
Cheers!

 

[littlemack]

I am not depressed clincly, nor have felt that I am. I find the older I get, the more resposiablities I take on, and as life goes on, its all not fun and games. Bills, Family, friends, wife, girlfriend, kids, jobs, cars, stress etc, alot of crap gets thrown at you, and it isnt peachy any more. I guess what im saying is that Life is hard. You need to slow down and be thankful how lucky you are.

Each breath, meal, tv show you watch, drive to work etc, these are all blessings. You could be living in iraq, africa, not be able to walk, lift weights etc. Its very easy for us to make our lives seem so hard and complicated when in all reality life is beautiful.

Try to smile, and find the good things in life. SHit happens, and it sucks, but if you can relax, take deep breaths, work hard, stay busy, keep improving, moving foward, find god, things will get better. Spend more time with your family, dont put pressure on yourself. Things will be better

Thanks Vitor. Great Message!

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I'm going to quit drinking which I'm sure will help.

Seriously, do that. Drinking pretty much makes me just about suicidal for a day or 2 afterwards. Which sucks because I love my Crown Royal

 

[mad078]

I have read that omega 6 and omega 3's help with depression. I was on 250mg of zoloft, had the same problems, weened myself from the zoloft, and now I just take fish oils and vitamin E 5 times a day and it seems to help.

 

[ALLEX]

My wife feels great improvement on NONI.

 

[DOGMA]

Test won't help - it will just make you want to do it more and you'll still be unable to orgasm. QUOTE]


I am sorry but I have to dissagree with the above. I am taking anti D's and I was experiencing shooting prob's and test E at 200mg eo week cured me....
Also Proviron help's great as well.

No alcohol either that screw's you up even not on anti D's.