Posted by jms600 on February 6, 2009, at 16:44:50
In reply to Effexor XR and Anorgasmia....inability to orgasm, posted by Soonerbaby on February 6, 2009, at 14:38:28
I'm starting Effexor next week - and have to say that I'm not really looking forward to it's effects on the libido.
I have read on here that low doses of Mirtazepine can help. Some say certain antihistamines can also help - Periactin being one of them - however I'm a little dubious of this claim.
> I am 31 and female and have been on Effexor XR 37.5 mg for 2 weeks now. I was originally prescribed it for my lack of motivation. I am also on Wellbutrin 150mg, Abilify 5mg once daily and Xanax two 2 mg pills divided over 4 times per day. I recently have had a hard time having an orgasm, whether on my own, or with my husband. It seems the things that used to turn me on are now just "blah" to me! Being intimately touched is about as arousing as if you rubbed your arm. Will this go away? I asked my doctor and he said to give it another week and see if the symptoms go away. I am also scared of the withdrawals, if I get too much of this med in my body. Any suggestions?
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