Zoloft sexual dysfunction

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Avatar f tn I've been on Zoloft for the past 6 months and my sexual drive has gone! Not only my libido; but it is very rare I have an orgasm anymore. Is anybody out there suffering the same side effects? If so, have you considered swithching meds?
Avatar m tn cnote is spot on when he says that many of the antidepressants out there can affect sexual function. Under the side effects for Zoloft on the endocrine system, it states only "male sexual dysfunction." Do we believe everthing we read? Again, as cnote stated, this is something you need to bring to your doctors attention.
Avatar n tn One of the side effects of antidepressants like zoloft is sexual problems. It's really normal for your libido to decrease and you may even have times reaching orgasm. I'd search for Zoloft on either this site or drugs.com to and read up on the side effects. You should feel better that what you're experiencing is considerably normal and will go back once you're off the drugs.
410475 tn?1262942367 I was on Zoloft a few years ago, but not for very long. For me, the only side effect was sexual dysfunction - I had a very low sex drive and could not orgasm. I started taking Wellbutrin with the Zoloft to try to counter the side effect, but it really didn't work. I am now taking Effexor XR 150 mg and have noticed that it takes longer for me to orgasm, but still isn't as bas as when I was on the Zoloft. However, this medication will work differently for everybody.
Avatar f tn I have sought answers from many places, but sexual dysfunction is SO vague and people seem to take the cookie cutter approach to treatment. My husband has difficulty maintaining an erection (which I realize is part of the MS). Viagra and Cialis have not helped. Despite all of this, we still have a satisfying intimate relationship. But the real problem is that we are trying to get pregnant and 5 times out of 6, he is unable to ejaculate.
Avatar n tn In general, Lexapro has fewer side effects than Zoloft and Luvox. Zoloft causes more nausea, and sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is also common with Luvox, but less than that caused by Zoloft. Withdrawal symptoms are highest with Zoloft and Luvox. However, due to lower protein binding in blood, Luvox gets cleared from the body pretty fast compared to Lexapro and Zoloft, so withdrawal symptoms can abate faster.
Avatar m tn Hi, I was on zoloft for about a month and was pleased with the way it stabalized my terrible mood swings and anger. It basically numbed my emotions and made it easier to get up and go to work, school, etc. without having bursts of anger or tears for no apparent reason. Although it helped the mood swings, I still felt no motivation to do anything and felt even more fatigued than ever before. My biggest original problem was my drive and motivation.
955771 tn?1246524198 I weaned myself with no assistance from combination of Zoloft & Reboxetine (over several months), prescribed by my psychiatrist due to ED. Still I have no desire to have sex and want to know if this is a permanent condition I have to live with or will it diminish and my sexual desires will return in time? Please help me?
Avatar f tn A couple of things. Adding a small dose of wellbutrin to the Zoloft has helped many people with the sexual dysfunction often caused by taking antidepressants. So that's at least an option. There are also other antidepressants out there. Make sure you exercise, and it might help to try meditation. But one thing people often don't do is have knowledge of what it is that really turns you on and make sure your partner is willing to do that. Good luck.
1722607 tn?1335747858 Side effects of SSRIs are insomnia, weight gain and sexual dysfunction, while the side effects of SNRIs are stomach upset, headaches and sexual dysfunction. Helpguide.org notes that withdrawal can be an issue if the medication is discontinued too quickly. Actually, my sister has panic attacks and a lot of anxiety and she uses Buspar (which has worked very well for her). People are different so each person has to find the medication that works best for that person.
Avatar f tn t sound like a problem, but I have been on antidepressants since I was 29 and have had the typical sexual dysfunction side effects (loss of libido, unable to orgasm). I am now 37 and I have had a random and intense increase in my sex drive for the past week. Like insatiable, constantly aroused. I still struggle with orgasm, but was able to bring myself to one for the first time in years.
Avatar n tn I am fully convinced this is a real condition, I never once in my life even at the peak of my depression had sexual dysfunction problems, they started the day I took effexor and later zoloft. Even after being off the medications for almost a year (it will be a year at the end of November) only a little function has recovered and orgasms are not nearly as intense. I am hoping to get advice from a doctor on this board and also raise awareness of this problem among the medical community.
Avatar f tn As to adding the wellbutrin, this is usually done when there is weight gain or sexual dysfunction, because wellbutrin is a stimulating antidepressant -- not usually for primary anxiety. But again, it's all trial and error. Some have tried to make it more scientific -- some believe eeg studies can tell which drugs will work and which won't and some think brain scans can tell something, but the evidence is weak.
Avatar m tn That bites, but it might be the case. My sexual dysfunction, more common with men, is taking a really really long time to reach orgasm. I did find ways to overcome this by finding ways to get there, but if you get what women usually get, which is disinterest in sex entirely, again, it might be that it's just not the right med for you. Good luck.
940642 tn?1336063511 I am feeling a lot better than I was months ago, but I am experiencing more and more sexual dysfunction (erectal dys., and retarded ejaculation). I was wondering if the negative side effects of the drug increase in your body as your brain starts to need less of the drug? While I'm asking, how slowly do you start to taper off the meds? I did it once before, without advice, much too quickly. I will ask my Dr. but I'm interested to hear from others in this forum.
Avatar f tn The primary doctor said i have virual virus do to allergies, so i saw my doctor who precribed me the Zoloft he said not take zoloft for two weeks until i get better from this virual virus then try the zoloft again if you have reaction to it stop the zoloft then wait a week and try different medicine called citalpram 20mm. i am so sacred to taking any medicine because i am so sentitive to medicine anyway.
Avatar m tn Wellbutrin, the brand name of bupropion, had the lowest overall rate of sexual dysfunction. It was associated with a rate of 22% of the overall population. The sustained release formulation fared almost as well with a rate of 25%. In contrast, the SSRIs (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft and Celexa), venlafaxine (Effexor) and mirtazapine (Remeron) averaged about 40%. When subjects were removed who had other probable causes of sexual dysfunction, the results were even better.
Avatar f tn When you say sexual dysfunction ,do you refer to an erectile and ejaculation problem? Do you experience any pain or deformity during erection or ejaculation? When you say "no erection", does this happen 100% of the time? Do you still get night time erections ? Have you any previous infections or prior surgeries or instrumentation of the genitalia? Any recent pain or problems with urination?
Avatar f tn I really wanted to stay on it because it is the only AD I have been on that has not caused me severe anxiety or sexual dysfunction. Thank you.
Avatar f tn a long with, dry mouth and sexual dysfunction. It should pass soon.....it could last 2 weeks or 2 months, but hopefully by the time you notice it starting to work for your depression it won't be making you sleepy any more....my sleepiness lasted for about 2 weeks and then it pretty much stopped....also, the time of day you take it makes an impact also....try taking it at a different time....that really made no difference for me, but for many people it helps.