Posted by psychlover on January 10, 2004, at 17:27:52
In reply to Re: Only 3 choices: Wellbutrin, Remeron or a TCA » CraigD, posted by Maximus on January 10, 2004, at 16:46:45
Paxil was a diaster for me sexually, couldn't even get an erection. That was SO disturbing! It also made me so tired I couldn't function, so I switched to Lex which was terrific except it takes me FOREVER to reach orgasm. Even women don't want you to take that long.
I have tried adding cyproheptadine, which just made me feel dizzy and wobbly, but no help with sex side effects.
I have added Wellbutrin to my Lex now, which has not helped my sex side effects at all, but has made me less depressed. I am now on WB XL 300 mg and Lex 20 mg, but this last week I tried lowering my Lex to 10 mg. Haven't noticed a difference yet, but I hope to slowley wean off the Lex and see if the side effects disappear along with it (I hope!). By the way, I suffer from panic attacks, and surprisingly WB does not make me panicky or anxious. Go figure!
Viagra doesn't help with orgasm either.
I have heard that ginkgo biloba may help. Yohimbine may help but it is supposed to have too many bad side effects.
I am taking some L-arginine daily to see if that helps...
Good luck!
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