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Posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 28, 2009, at 22:09:53
I've had terrible sexual dysfunction on Abilify - or at least I think it's Abilify because the other meds I'mon never caused such problems. So I stopped the Abilify about a week to 10 days ago and I'm still having the exact same sexual problems.
I've never had this type or severity of sexual dysfunction before and it's frustrating the crap out of me.
Jerry
Posted by raisinb on April 28, 2009, at 23:12:47
In reply to Sexual dysfunction even when med is stopped?, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 28, 2009, at 22:09:53
From what I understand, sexual SEs from meds can take a while to go away.
In the meantime, you can try common remedies to ramp up your "mojo." Like Wellbutrin if you can tolerate it, or there's an antihistimine that has worked for a lot of people here (can't remember the name?) There are also supplements like Horny Goat Weed.
Posted by sam K on April 28, 2009, at 23:29:01
In reply to Sexual dysfunction even when med is stopped?, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 28, 2009, at 22:09:53
i think abilify has a ridiculous half life! think itll take some time. I get you though, its frustrating
Posted by bleauberry on April 29, 2009, at 5:32:52
In reply to Sexual dysfunction even when med is stopped?, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 28, 2009, at 22:09:53
Two things to consider:
1. Pscyhoactive med sexual side effects can take weeks to months to go away. I've even heard of permanent sexual side effects that linger. I don't think that will happen.
2. Abilify has a very long halflife. Half of what you were taking is still in your system. It is going to take another couple or three weeks for it to be completely gone.
Posted by zana on April 29, 2009, at 8:11:12
In reply to Re: Sexual dysfunction even when med is stopped?, posted by bleauberry on April 29, 2009, at 5:32:52
Wish someone would write in about sexual side effects of Pristiq...........
Zana
Posted by manic 666 on April 29, 2009, at 12:32:04
In reply to Re: Sexual dysfunction even when med is stopped?, posted by zana on April 29, 2009, at 8:11:12
ye it has a lot to do with weight gain as well i reckcon, i mean if your not interested in sex with meds , you arnt burning the calories is a bummer, when the wife cruises by in a thong an the snake is not awake
Posted by desolationrower on April 30, 2009, at 0:48:05
In reply to Sexual dysfunction even when med is stopped?, posted by jerrypharmstudent on April 28, 2009, at 22:09:53
hm, abilify seems better than other APs, but still not too surprising.
sexual problems can be self-perpetuating because they cause performance anxiety which causes more sexual dysfunction
-d/r
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