Posted by Simcha on August 1, 2001, at 7:34:00
In reply to Effexor and no sex drive is it temporary?, posted by gldngodess on July 31, 2001, at 20:19:38
Oye!
Is this ever the case with Effexor. My pdoc switched me to Wellbutrin because of this side effect. Of course he had to replace the seratonin action with Celexa.....
I've been amazed to read many times here that Effexor knocks out a woman's sex drive and ability to acheive orgasm. Being a gay male I have little experience with female sexuality (smile).
I know that when I began reducing the dose of Effexor and I began taking the Wellbutrin my sexual functioning returned. So if you need to remain on the Effexor, adding Wellbutrin might be the trick.
It is important to note that this does not work for everybody. I've read that some people in here have sexual problems while being on Wellbutrin. Another case of "one size does NOT fit all." *sigh*
> I am taking 300mg Of Effexor. I am a woman. I want my sex drive back.
> What can I take to counteract that side effect?
> Ever since I have been on it, it seems I am not as sensitive in my clitoral area and sex almost seems like it is too much trouble sometime. It is not that I am too tired either, its difficult to explain.
> What can I take with the Effexor to make me want my husband like I used to.
> I feel indifferent about sex now. I tried having some wine and alcohol does nothing to me. It use to alittle bit.
> What do women take to help them? Please help if you know.
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