Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on April 23, 2008, at 22:53:12
Just something I thought Id post as I have had a major experience in this area. I recently had my Prolactin and Testosterone levels checked. Prolactin was a tad low, but testosterone very, very low. It was like 4 when a normal level is supposed to be 8 for men. No wonder I had absolutely ZIPPPPP sex drive, desire, etc!! Why did this happen? Well, from my research and some of my docs, it seems the combination of the antipsychotics (in particular Risperdal and Zyprexa) as well as high-dose Prozac (and I think my use of high dose melatonin also contributed) all greatly knocked down my testosterone. Now, these meds work fine for me (knock on wood) so I cant just stop them, and we have added a mid-high dose of daily testosterone gel. I am only into my first week, and its hard to tell, and I dont want to say anything to jinx myself either..;-)
I am not sure if this is going to have to be permanent or not, as I know there are dangers with long-term testosterone use. But, I will worry about that latter. I just want to get back to feeling normaland have that very high sex drive that I used to have! Seriouslyorgasms where an awesome antidepressant..:-) Plus, you just feel more alive when you are feeling sexually on top and invigorated. (There could be a pun there..but I wont go there..lol.) I am going to be cautious in my observations.but when I get that 20 year old feeling back (or part of it), Ill report back.In the meantime, I URGE EVERYONE to get their testosterone and prolactin levels checked. These meds can mess around with them, and that can lead to further emotional issues.
Jay
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