Posted by maririp on October 17, 2002, at 7:41:17
In reply to Re: 20%?, posted by shakingoscar on October 17, 2002, at 1:16:02
> Here here. I couldnt have worded that better myself.
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> I have been on ssri's for two years and Im thinking of trying Remeron solely to see if I get a sex life back!
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> Where sex is concerned, ssri's absolutely suck.
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> > Once again anecdotally, because I am not citing any structured study here, I have seen hundreds of people on SSRI's from their outset. I agree that Paxil, and I think Zoloft too, are at the top when it comes to sexual s/e's. However, it is a rare occurrence when someone does NOT have sexual s/e on an SSRI in my observation. I do ask about prior experiences with sexual response, always asking "Is this a change from normal for you?" I'm actually being conservative saying 80%, but considering the people who were sexually dysfunctional previously, or for whom sexual response is not an issue, almost all people experience a decrease in sex drive and ability to have an orgasm/ejaculate. And when you say that decreasing sexual s/e is not the point, come into the ranks with me. That is definitely the main reason that people want to take something else! When people suffering from depression have to chose between decreasing their symptoms of depression and having orgasms, it becomes a very difficult choice! I am not hostile here, I just wish I could tell you exactly how many times I have struggled with that issue with clients, and they have longed for an antidepressant that worked without often severe impact on their sex life. --Gail
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It would be nice if they could invest all the money they make on these drugs on how to improve the sexual side effects. I took remeron for a while and frankly I didnt want to even kiss my boyfriend..it also put weight on me faster than any pill I have ever taken..I must have gained 15 pounds in two months. Its too early for me to tell what effects lexapro will have on my orgasms, but every other antidepressant I have taken, especially paxil ruined orgasms. Its so true too, its nice to feel better but to have to choose between that and sharing an orgasm with someone you love is not an easy choice. I didnt take any for about 3 years because i grew too frustrated.
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