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Posted by amuse on February 25, 2001, at 12:25:14
While earlier last year studies were cited with good results for Ginko 240mgs a day for SSRI induced anorgasmia I wonder if women have found this effective. For a number of years i used cyproheptadine with much sucess for some reason it no longer works for me. I have been on the Ginko only 9 days but also stopped my low dose of paxil 5mgs, and imiprimine 50mgs also 9 days ago. Despite this I still have anorgasmia. Amazingly the wellbutrin 300mgs and the Ginko have kept me from getting depressed, something that has never happened from talking wellbutrin alone. Maybe the Ginko has an antidepressant effect. Well I am very motivated to get over the anorgasmia as I have a new boyfriend and have never before had to fake an orgasim. Any advice? My psychiatrist says i havent been off the paxil long enough but my memory is of the anorgasmia going away within a day or two. That was going off serzone onto imiprimine alone.
Posted by Lorraine on February 25, 2001, at 23:20:15
In reply to ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by amuse on February 25, 2001, at 12:25:14
I think it takes longer for the anorgasma to go away. How long did it take for the Paxil to be effective for you? You might try amphetamine for the anorgasma. I have been told that Ginko is a mild stimulant so the enhancement you are getting to you meds is probably because of this.
Posted by MarkinBoston on February 26, 2001, at 14:35:37
In reply to ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by amuse on February 25, 2001, at 12:25:14
A temporary brain chemical change happens before sex: lower seretonin (hunger) and higher dopamine (excitement). After sex, the first goes up, the second down, and you're relaxed and satisfied! The problem with SSRI's is that they prevent seretonin from decreasing. Cyproheptadine overcomes that. My guess is that the other half isn't true - dopamine increase. Wellbutrin and Ginko are dopamine increasers, so the receptors have probably become less sensitive. So, before sex, take cyproheptadine AND a stimulant like Ritalin or dexamphetimine. After the Paxil washes out, you may not need the cyproheptadine.
> While earlier last year studies were cited with good results for Ginko 240mgs a day for SSRI induced anorgasmia I wonder if women have found this effective. For a number of years i used cyproheptadine with much sucess for some reason it no longer works for me. I have been on the Ginko only 9 days but also stopped my low dose of paxil 5mgs, and imiprimine 50mgs also 9 days ago. Despite this I still have anorgasmia. Amazingly the wellbutrin 300mgs and the Ginko have kept me from getting depressed, something that has never happened from talking wellbutrin alone. Maybe the Ginko has an antidepressant effect. Well I am very motivated to get over the anorgasmia as I have a new boyfriend and have never before had to fake an orgasim. Any advice? My psychiatrist says i havent been off the paxil long enough but my memory is of the anorgasmia going away within a day or two. That was going off serzone onto imiprimine alone.
Posted by bissie66 on February 27, 2001, at 14:09:40
In reply to Re: ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by MarkinBoston on February 26, 2001, at 14:35:37
> A temporary brain chemical change happens before sex: lower seretonin (hunger) and higher dopamine (excitement). After sex, the first goes up, the second down, and you're relaxed and satisfied! The problem with SSRI's is that they prevent seretonin from decreasing. Cyproheptadine overcomes that. My guess is that the other half isn't true - dopamine increase. Wellbutrin and Ginko are dopamine increasers, so the receptors have probably become less sensitive. So, before sex, take cyproheptadine AND a stimulant like Ritalin or dexamphetimine. After the Paxil washes out, you may not need the cyproheptadine.
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> > While earlier last year studies were cited with good results for Ginko 240mgs a day for SSRI induced anorgasmia I wonder if women have found this effective. For a number of years i used cyproheptadine with much sucess for some reason it no longer works for me. I have been on the Ginko only 9 days but also stopped my low dose of paxil 5mgs, and imiprimine 50mgs also 9 days ago. Despite this I still have anorgasmia. Amazingly the wellbutrin 300mgs and the Ginko have kept me from getting depressed, something that has never happened from talking wellbutrin alone. Maybe the Ginko has an antidepressant effect. Well I am very motivated to get over the anorgasmia as I have a new boyfriend and have never before had to fake an orgasim. Any advice? My psychiatrist says i havent been off the paxil long enough but my memory is of the anorgasmia going away within a day or two. That was going off serzone onto imiprimine alone.What is cyproheptadine? Is it a prescription drug?
Posted by amuse on February 28, 2001, at 16:50:56
In reply to Re: ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS? » MarkinBoston, posted by bissie66 on February 27, 2001, at 14:09:40
> Cyproheptadine the generic name is an antihystamine. You need a prescription. It is used by some to treat SSRI induced anorgasmia. I t has a side effect of lowering seretonin for about four to six hours. Works fastest on empty stomach. For severly depressed is not a good idea as they can get depressed
Posted by Mary Ann on February 28, 2001, at 21:52:58
In reply to Re: ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by amuse on February 28, 2001, at 16:50:56
I can't believe people are recommending others to take amphetamines, or ritalin, to regain a sex drive. These drugs were invented to help a particular problem, and were not tested in people who were taking antidepressants. Have there been studies for these recommendations? The resultant effects might not be what anyone expects, including heart attack, stroke or death. Before anyone takes such meds with antidepressants, I would get your Pdoc's recommendation.
Posted by Lorraine on February 28, 2001, at 22:33:37
In reply to Re: ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by Mary Ann on February 28, 2001, at 21:52:58
Mary Ann: Amphetamines to restore sex drive is my pdoc recommendation.
> I can't believe people are recommending others to take amphetamines, or ritalin, to regain a sex drive.
Posted by bissie66 on March 1, 2001, at 14:03:51
In reply to Re: ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by amuse on February 28, 2001, at 16:50:56
> > Cyproheptadine the generic name is an antihystamine. You need a prescription. It is used by some to treat SSRI induced anorgasmia. I t has a side effect of lowering seretonin for about four to six hours. Works fastest on empty stomach. For severly depressed is not a good idea as they can get depressed
Would Benadryl do something similar? Somebody recommended taking that before sex.
Posted by amuse on March 1, 2001, at 18:02:26
In reply to Re: ANORGASMIA, SSRI, AND GINKO, RESULTS?, posted by Lorraine on February 28, 2001, at 22:33:37
> Mary Ann: Amphetamines to restore sex drive is my pdoc recommendation.
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> > I can't believe people are recommending others to take amphetamines, or ritalin, to regain a sex drive.Not just any antihystamine will work only a seritonin blocker. This med has been prescribed for this problem for more than eight years mostly by experience of individual psychiatrists I dont know of any studies there may be some. It worked for me for more than five years.
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