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Posted by sdjeff on May 4, 2005, at 23:41:24
My pdoc told me that the probable reason my libido is so low is that my Zyprexa blocks dopamine. Is there a way around this? I can't take Wellbutrin because I had a major allergic reaction to it.
I've tried natural aphrodisiacs. (yohimbe, horny goat weed, etc.) I can't afford Viagra or Cialis.
am I out of options?
Posted by linkadge on May 5, 2005, at 20:54:02
In reply to Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido issue, posted by sdjeff on May 4, 2005, at 23:41:24
Try a strong cup of coffee and see what that does for you.
Linkadge
Posted by Declan on May 5, 2005, at 22:10:04
In reply to Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido issue, posted by sdjeff on May 4, 2005, at 23:41:24
What happened with the natural ones? All the ones you mentioned were problematic with me. What happens if you reduce your Zypexa a bit? Is it supposed to increase prolactin? Yeah and thats inversely related to dopamine, isn't it?
Declan
Posted by sdjeff on May 6, 2005, at 2:03:49
In reply to Re: Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido issue, posted by linkadge on May 5, 2005, at 20:54:02
> Try a strong cup of coffee and see what that does for you.
>
> LinkadgeI'll try that. Thanks
Posted by sdjeff on May 6, 2005, at 2:11:57
In reply to Re: Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido issue, posted by Declan on May 5, 2005, at 22:10:04
> What happened with the natural ones? All the ones you mentioned were problematic with me.
Horny goat weed = nothing at at all
Yohimbe = hellish anxiety, irregular heartbeat, akathesiaWhat happens if you reduce your Zypexa a bit?
I get psychotic. Unfortunately I can't reduce the dose.
Is it supposed to increase prolactin? Yeah and thats inversely related to dopamine, isn't it?
????
Posted by Chairman_MAO on May 6, 2005, at 10:42:37
In reply to Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido issue, posted by sdjeff on May 4, 2005, at 23:41:24
Yes, you should look into DA agonists. Try this:
1) cabergoline 0.5mg twice weekly
2) pramipexole, ropinirole (dont know dose off the top of my head)
3) amantadine 200mg bid
4) bromocriptine 1.25-2.5mg/dayAny of these will also augment antidepressant effects, especially 1, 2, or 4 at higher dosages.
Posted by sdjeff on May 6, 2005, at 20:20:24
In reply to Re: Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido i » sdjeff, posted by Chairman_MAO on May 6, 2005, at 10:42:37
Thanks, chairman.
I'll talkto my pdoc about one of these drugs once I get the chance.
Posted by Declan on May 7, 2005, at 2:09:22
In reply to Re: Getting around the dopamine blockade (libido i » sdjeff, posted by Chairman_MAO on May 6, 2005, at 10:42:37
Cabergoline sounds kind of interesting. Anyone tried it, or know any stuff.
Declan
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