Effexor libido

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1427612 tn?1282978018 s in the past and they switched my libido off, but it returned immediatley on stopping. Effexor being an SNRI may be different.
Avatar f tn My man has been on Effexor for 10 years and has significant problems with libido, getting andmaintaining an erection and with ejaculation (it happens extremely rarely). IF he comes off Effexor (with a supervised weaning schedule), will the sexual dysfunction improve over time or will he always have erection/ejaculation problems?
Avatar n tn I have been on Effexor XR 150 mg for 4 years and due to the cost and effect on my libido, I have started withdrawal, first tapered to 75 mg for 30 days, now on 37.5 for 15 days, then everyother day, and to continue till I'm done. Well in talking to my pharmacist she said she has seen violent reactions when people stop suddenly. My mood swings are terrible and I'm suprised my husband hasn't locked me up. I get angry, moody, incredibally sad.
Avatar m tn Great responses! I have not begun treatment. PortAnn, this is classic: "Gosh, it's tough to want to get it on when you're an itchy zombie who's crankier than a colicky baby. There are times a vibrator may be a woman's best friend and this may be a heck of a lot better than a wild bologna pony. Can't speak for the guys. " Better living through machines! I'm started preparation of my application for a government grant.
Avatar n tn Friend is 46 yo female. s/p L mast. No chemo or rads. Started tamoxiphen 6 wks. ago. posive side effects most significant are hotflashes, mood swing, insomnia & decreased libido. Why MD. put her on effexor with it's similar side effects and do side effects decrease as in time?
Avatar f tn Hi. I'm considering switching from 375 mg of Effexor XR to Proxac. I can't deal with how tired Effexor makes me. I'm going back to college and will not be able to sleep 15 hours in a night(?) any more. Also, being 19 years old, it would be nice to have a libido that isn't non-existant as Effexor as it either.
1687493 tn?1305600366 Ever since i started my zyprexa[antipshychotic] and celexa. effexor[antidepressants] my sex drive and errectionsare weak. is there anything i can take or do to help this?
Avatar f tn ve recently been prescribed Celexa (I plan to do about 20 mg for 9 months to a year). I know that Celexa, like any SSRI, causes sexual side effects like low libido, erectile dysfunction, and anorgasmia. My question is: Will these side effects wear off after I stop the Celexa? Can anyone who has experience with Celexa or other SSRIs tell me if their sexual side effects wore off after the treatment was over?
603543 tn?1255294450 im so upset, my dr put me on abilify in september with my effexor, my libido got very low and i wasnt able to come, now the dr is taking me off effexor and abilify and put me on celexa...now my libdo is completely gone and i cant come at all....it was the only thing i had left i was able to enjoy, i could always get in the mood and able to come fast and at least 2 times, now it just hurts and i dont want to do it....is this from the celexa?
Avatar m tn Effexor is already affecting your adrenals, this should be taken in account. Supplementing with DHEA could improve your depression symptoms by reducing your cortisol level. Testosterone also play a crucial role in mood and sex drive so I think it will help. It will also help with your memory. You must be careful with the dosage tho because too much testo or estrogen is not good.
642393 tn?1227032656 I went to the doc about an hour ago and he gave me effexor and Abilify i know nothing about it could you plz tell me about it? are they any side effects? Does it help and how long does it take to start helping??
Avatar m tn I took Effexor for almost a year and stopped it last May. I had slight problem with erection, when I stopped it. However, around a couple of Months from stopping, I had serious soft erection and still wondering if this is due to Effexor or the stress associated with my work, which increased a lot in the last two months or me masturbating 4-6 times a week.
Avatar n tn I am on 150 mg Effexor XR and have started taking 50 mg 5-htp twice daily as well since the 150 mg Effexor was not completely helping. I have noticed an reduced libido, specially ejaculation poblems. Can 5-htp cause this? I am planning on tapering effexor completely and use 5-htp in the near future. I also take klonopin and buspar. Any suggestions, comments will be really appreciated.
1641428 tn?1305955145 Then, due to other circumstances, I decided to go back on celexa after a year into our relationship. I also have a mirena IUD i thought that my lack of libido/cramping, etc was the result of the added hormones. To make matters worse, since I've been on celexa, I CANNOT have an orgasm- something that I could previously achieve on a regular basis with my partner.
Avatar n tn All meds come with side effects. It's wonderful that we have them to help us but we could sure do with those side effects. Wellbutrin is different from Effexor, it's a stimulating med. I took Effexor myself and was sleeping way too much just like you. I think that's why your Dr prescribed the Wellbutrin, to give you more energy. Are you only taking the Ativan once a day? If your still feeling agitated and irritable at this dose don't be afraid to tell your Dr.
Avatar f tn So I stayed on it but now it is has caused a complete loss of libido. It is very frusterating. I know that the benefits of the Zoloft outweigh the fact that I am never interested in having sex; but it is still a problem for us (myself and my husband). Wondering if anyone has had this experience, and if so, what did you do? Is there another medication for anxiety that does not cause such a decrease in libido?
Avatar n tn i switched to 37.5 mg effexor xr because of my decreased libido. after several months, i feel generally anxious again, as if i've had caffeine. the other thing i've noticed is a decreased memory for names, places, etc. can you tell me what is causing this, and how can i get relief from this anxiety? it makes me irritable and otherwise unable to function optimally. i am 49 yrs old, and female. thank you very much.
Avatar n tn ll probably go back on something other than Effexor. Effexor is a good drug, but really hard to come off of. Also, I find the libido side effects of most of the drugs to be terrible. I'm assuming that's what bothered you too. I agree with you and the above poster about how wellbutrin feels...I was crazy. I do wonder though if I had combined it with another medicine if it would have been better. I think prozac is the common combo med, but they combine wellbutrin with others too.
Avatar n tn I started on Effexor 5 wks ago and was having trouble urinating and have ejaculation pain. Stopped the Efxxor after 3wks and went to Celexa. Have been on for 2wks and still have the problem. Has anyone had to strain to actually get the urine started were now i have straining pain in my groin. Plus delayed ejaculation?
Avatar n tn My husband das been diagnosed with depression and anxiety had been taking Effexor XR 75mgs or about 1 year however the side effects ie weight gain tiredness and loss of libido was troubling him. The switched to cymbaltor, due to high costs (even with insurance) of this medication is wanting to switch to somethig that is less expensive and that has a generic available. What about Wellbutrin or do you have any other suggeations?
Avatar f tn My husband has been taking Effexor and Remeron for the past few years to treat his depression (which has been working great), however we rarely have sex anymore. I have openly discussed this with him. He has talked about this with his psychiatrist (who wanted to prescribe another anti-depressant that might increase his libido - he declined). Anyway, I'm really attracted to my husband still after 17 years! We both love each other dearly and, well I need sex sometimes!
Avatar n tn Which has more side effects, Paxil or effexor?? Which is easier to ween off of Paxil or Effexor? When you ween off of a med. do the side effects subside?? I am so scared. Somebody please answer. Thank you so much.
Avatar m tn I recently switched from Pristiq to Effexor XR in order to taper down. 50mg of Pristiq=150mg of Effexor. I found Pristiq did not cause as much low libido as Effexor has for me. I also didn't gain weight on it. Same might be true for Effexor for me (who knows?). I gained weight on Celexa and felt significantly more blunted emotionally by it.
Avatar f tn I would agree with Paxiled based on what I've read. It seems more common to use prozac and wellbutrin. But, do not stop taking Effexor without tapering down. I am in the process of tapering down now, so I can relate to your side effects from effexor. It's a good AD, but the libido stuff stinks and coming off it too.
Avatar n tn I have been on Effexor XR 75mg (with PRN Ativan 0.5mg) for almost 10 years now for GAD and depression, and it has significantly decreased my anxiety and panic attacks, however my libido is significantly decreased and I have trouble with arousal/orgasm. I also have a lot of muscle tightness, esp in the back of my neck. Is there anything I can try switching to that would still alleviate my anxiety but without these significant side effects?
Avatar n tn Has anyone experienced breathlessness as a symptom of withdrawal from Effexor? I have used Effexor XR 150 mg for 18 months and am not weaning myself off under the supervision of a doctor. The drug worked very well for me in terms of helping with my depression and anxiety. I have read all about withdrawal from it and agree that it is a very tough experience. I am now on 75 mg and have been for two weeks.