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Posted by Lisa Simpson on May 18, 2001, at 11:28:38
Can I please ask anyone who would respond whether they found Prozac helped them to put on weight or whether it helped them lose weight. I would be very interested in the results of this.
Also, trying to put this delicately, did it affect your love life for better or worse?
Thanks very much for any replies.Lisa (a new and worried Prozac usser!)
Posted by Mr.Scott on May 18, 2001, at 13:10:28
In reply to Prozac Users - Statistics?, posted by Lisa Simpson on May 18, 2001, at 11:28:38
It has all been dose dependent for me.. At 20 mgs my sex life was improved and I remained weight neutral. Unfortunately it pooped and I upped the dosage. Weight gain began, sexual function worsened although still not so bad, it just takes a long time.
Posted by femenist on May 18, 2001, at 17:48:45
In reply to Prozac Users - Statistics?, posted by Lisa Simpson on May 18, 2001, at 11:28:38
So far I've lost 4 pounds but I've only been on it for 4 weeks and 2 days...and my sex life is better cause I'm less anxious--so it improved! But I do have some other side-effects!
Email me dirctly if you have any more questions--good luck!
Posted by Marie1 on May 18, 2001, at 18:33:33
In reply to Re: Prozac Users - Statistics?, posted by femenist on May 18, 2001, at 17:48:45
At 40 & 60 mgs. of Prozac I had absolutely no interest in sex whatsoever. I do, however, have a determined husband who really kind of forced the issue and I was able to be multi-orgasmic whenever I gave in to sex in order to appease him, but it took alot longer than it used to. I'm now down to 20 mgs. and have noticed a definite increase in my libido.
As for weight gain, I've gained a considerable amount of weight since beginning Prozac (about 6 yrs. ago) but I honestly don't blame the Prozac. My life style changed; I became more sedentary and did way more "comfort eating". Plus, I've recently come to understand through therapy that my weight gain may be an attempt on my part to become less attractive to my husband so he'll not want to have sex. I've only recently admitted to myself or anyone else about childhood sexual abuse. Prozac, on the whole, has been a life saver for me.
Posted by Joy on May 20, 2001, at 17:48:14
In reply to Re: Prozac Users - Statistics?, posted by Marie1 on May 18, 2001, at 18:33:33
Hi. I lost about 6 pounds on Prozac [on it a few months] at 40 mg now. I still have libido, but it takes longer to get orgasmic; sometimes I can't but it's not too bad. Paxil was the worst for no sexual interest and intense hunger all the time. Prozac works best for me with least side effects [a little insomnia]
Joy
> At 40 & 60 mgs. of Prozac I had absolutely no interest in sex whatsoever. I do, however, have a determined husband who really kind of forced the issue and I was able to be multi-orgasmic whenever I gave in to sex in order to appease him, but it took alot longer than it used to. I'm now down to 20 mgs. and have noticed a definite increase in my libido.
> As for weight gain, I've gained a considerable amount of weight since beginning Prozac (about 6 yrs. ago) but I honestly don't blame the Prozac. My life style changed; I became more sedentary and did way more "comfort eating". Plus, I've recently come to understand through therapy that my weight gain may be an attempt on my part to become less attractive to my husband so he'll not want to have sex. I've only recently admitted to myself or anyone else about childhood sexual abuse. Prozac, on the whole, has been a life saver for me.
Posted by SalArmy4me on May 20, 2001, at 23:49:05
In reply to Re: Prozac Users - Statistics?, posted by Joy on May 20, 2001, at 17:48:14
I've heard a few people claim that sertraline _increased_ their sex drive. Then I tried it myself and found out that it was true--albeit most people will not have this reaction on SSRI's.
Posted by Mr.Scott on May 21, 2001, at 21:58:24
In reply to Re: Prozac Users - Statistics?, posted by Mr.Scott on May 18, 2001, at 13:10:28
One last thing..
Although far from perfect it is a hell of a lot better than most of the others out there. It remains my personal favorite.
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