Posted by Aadika on December 28, 2002, at 10:28:11
In reply to Nardil and sex, posted by utopizen on December 28, 2002, at 9:48:20
FWIW, there are plenty of drugs that can counteract the sexual side-effects that accompany phenelzine usage. Dopaminergic agents such as Mirapex (pramipexole), Symmetrel (amantadine), Parlodel (bromocryptine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), and even stimulants such as Ritalin (methylphenidate), Dexedrine (d-amphetamine), Adderall (amphetamine/d-amphetamine), and Desoxyn (methamphetamine) can be a big help. The serotonin antagonist/antihistamine Periactin (cyproheptadine) is also often quite helpful (provided that you're not the type to fall asleep on antihistamines!). And one other that I know of is Urecholine (bethanechol), a cholinergic stimulant most commonly used for urinary retention. I know that the stimulants, Periactin, and Urecholine can be taken on an as needed basis, while Wellbutrin must be taken regularly. As for the others, I'm not so sure... But I will say that Periactin was a miracle for me through all the sexually-inhibiting drugs I've been on.
~ Aadika
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