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Posted by Pamela Lynn on January 21, 2002, at 18:32:17
I have been on 225mg capsules of Effexor XR for many months now (probably about close to 8 mos.) I also took 300 mgs. of Wellbutrin...to ward off the sex drive problems! The Wellbutrin is (obviously) not working, so I am tapering off of it with my Shrink's advice, little by little.
I'm just wondering if anyone else is having/or has had this problem on Effexor....Effexor has LITTERALLY saved my life so I have no intention of going off of it...I HAVE been talking to my Shrink about the bad libido, and we are going to work on it after I am totally off of the Wellbutrin (I don't like to take anymore meds. than I need to, you know?)
Any input would be very welcome on my end...thanks...P.L.
Posted by TSA West on January 21, 2002, at 20:26:25
In reply to EFFEXOR XR IS KILLING MY SEX LIFE, PLEASE READ., posted by Pamela Lynn on January 21, 2002, at 18:32:17
J Clin Psychopharmacol 1999;19:268-271
Buspirone Added to SSRI's for Sexual Dysfunction"...Buspirone (flexible dosage, 20-60 mg/day) or placebo was added to the SSRI for 4 weeks; the mean daily dose of buspirone at endpoint was 48.5 mg (SD = 1.0). Sexual dysfunction was evaluated using a structured interview. Before starting medication with buspirone or placebo, 40% (47 of 117) reported at least one kind of sexual dysfunction (decreased libido, ejaculatory dysfunction, orgasmic dysfunction). During the 4 weeks of treatment, approximately 58% of subjects treated with buspirone reported an improvement with respect to sexual function; in the placebo group, the response rate was 30%. The difference between placebo and active drug treatment was more pronounced in women than in men. The response was obvious during the first week, with no further improvement during the course of the study. It is suggested that the effect of buspirone on sexual dysfunction is a result of a reversal of SSRI-induced sexual side effects rather than of an anti-depressant effect of the drug."
Posted by jimmygold70 on January 21, 2002, at 23:45:25
In reply to EFFEXOR XR IS KILLING MY SEX LIFE, PLEASE READ., posted by Pamela Lynn on January 21, 2002, at 18:32:17
Add 7.5-15mg of Remeron before sleep (a very low dose). It will restore your libido and smile too (-:
A tip from Israel's number one psychopharmacologist, Prof. Avi Weizman.
Jimmy
Posted by Pamela Lynn on January 22, 2002, at 9:27:50
In reply to Re: EFFEXOR XR IS KILLING MY SEX LIFE, PLEASE READ., posted by jimmygold70 on January 21, 2002, at 23:45:25
> Add 7.5-15mg of Remeron before sleep (a very low dose). It will restore your libido and smile too (-:
> A tip from Israel's number one psychopharmacologist, Prof. Avi Weizman.
>
>
> Jimmy
Hi Jimmy, thank you for responding to my "cry for help" LOL.......I could be wrong here (am alot lately) but from what I have heard and read, isn't Remeron (which I was on before-the Sol Tabs, and it made me want to eat everything including the kitchen sink!) a not so good choice to add to Effexor XR? I will look into this some more (ask my Shrink, read up on it, etc..)....but I am VERY leary about taking something that made me feel like I would DIE without food all the time!!!! Get back to me if you know, or if you know anything else that is taken with Effexor XR to bring back my libido, before my husband leaves me!!!! LOL Thanks again, P.L.
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