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Posted by keeppluggin on May 19, 2005, at 9:16:15
Have any of you found that your testosterone levels have dropped while taking AD's? I just had labs done and my testosterone levels have fallen over the last year and are now below the normal range. My doctors seem a little baffled and are hesitant to prescribe a testosterone supplement. Yet, I wonder if the low levels are a big reason for why I haven't completely come out of my depression (lasting nine months) like I had previously. I have been taking Cymbalta (60 mgs) for six months and Trileptal (600mgs) for one month.
Posted by Festus on May 21, 2005, at 0:09:33
In reply to AD's and Testosterone, posted by keeppluggin on May 19, 2005, at 9:16:15
Let's start by getting a bit more info:
1)What is your age?
2)Are you taking other meds,if so,what and how much?
These 2 questions can help us along with this much faster as soon as you post the answers.
Thanks,Festus
Posted by rvanson on May 21, 2005, at 23:17:12
In reply to AD's and Testosterone, posted by keeppluggin on May 19, 2005, at 9:16:15
Yes, they can effect the P-450 enzyme system in the liver an throw your hormone balance off.
If you are a man, your testoserone often will decrease and your estriadol levels will often increase.
This isnt good for your sex life at all, but you must balance that in realation to your mental state.
> Have any of you found that your testosterone levels have dropped while taking AD's? I just had labs done and my testosterone levels have fallen over the last year and are now below the normal range. My doctors seem a little baffled and are hesitant to prescribe a testosterone supplement. Yet, I wonder if the low levels are a big reason for why I haven't completely come out of my depression (lasting nine months) like I had previously. I have been taking Cymbalta (60 mgs) for six months and Trileptal (600mgs) for one month.
Posted by keeppluggin on May 23, 2005, at 12:04:58
In reply to Re: AD's and Testosterone, posted by Festus on May 21, 2005, at 0:09:33
> Let's start by getting a bit more info:
> 1)What is your age?
> 2)Are you taking other meds,if so,what and how much?
> These 2 questions can help us along with this much faster as soon as you post the answers.
> Thanks,FestusFestus,
60 mgs Cymbalta
600 mg Trileptal
.5 mg Ativan (at night)
1 grain Armour ThyroidThanks for your help.
Posted by keeppluggin on May 23, 2005, at 12:05:51
In reply to Re: AD's and Testosterone, posted by keeppluggin on May 23, 2005, at 12:04:58
I forgot to tell you that I am 41
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