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Posted by Peter T on October 24, 2001, at 0:50:07
I've noticed a lot of posts on this site about Effexor causing women to lose the ability to orgasm, or the desire to have sex at all, but fewer posts from men on this topic..
I'm currently taking 375mg of Effexor XR /day and I've definitely noticed changes in my sex drive and the way I orgasm. I would go so far as to say I probably agree more with the women- that I just don't care about it, and that having an orgasm seems like it would mean a lot of work. As a man I think it happens to be easier to will yourself to an orgasm if you have to, but that's hardly a consolation.
I guess I'm asking if there's really any difference in the way Effexor XR affects the sex drive of men and women, b/c I don't think so and I'm curious to know other people's stories...PT
Posted by Jane Doh on October 24, 2001, at 4:08:58
In reply to Effexor and MALE libido, posted by Peter T on October 24, 2001, at 0:50:07
> I guess I'm asking if there's really any difference in the way Effexor XR affects the sex drive of men and women, b/c I don't think so and I'm curious to know other people's stories...
I'm not quite sure what you're asking, but I thought I'd drop a post and say, unfortunately, yes,what you describe, this is me. Ever since I started with an AD in Nov.99 on Celexa, then to Paxil, and now Effexor at 300mg (was up to 450mg for about 8mos then dropped), I have had zero on the "scoreboard" for a nubile female. I am now 29, but was 27 when I was first put on an AD. It is awful. Used to be very, very easy, shall we say. Now, it's down right work and no touchdowns in 2 years. None. Nada. Even when I go solo. Feels like I won't ever, ever get there.
Sure, there are other drugs to counter-act this. But, I have to temper that with my rapid-cycling, and an eating-disorder that prevents my psyche from allowing me any meds that will cause weight gain (too big of a fear). I'm trapped.
At what cost? Hey, I'm ambivalent for most of the time, except for certain moments when physiology kicks in and I remember what it was like. Only then, do I get very frustrated with all of it. So, not reaching the pinnical is okay and I deal with it by pushing back the feelings of hatred. 2yrs. Maybe it won't last long.
My psychiatrist just informed me that a rapid-cycler shouldn't be on AD's for long periods any way. A light has just flared and I seek it's path up ahead. Cautiously. We'll see - the next appointment, he may decide to wean the AD out of my regiment and I hold my breath for the welcoming effects, but keep holding, for I know of Effexor's reputation by the many posts I've read.
In short, I should be a wildcat, should I not? But, for 2 yrs, I have been afflicted by AD libido depressive side-effects. Hate it, all work and wish I could play.
Jane
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Posted by kid47 on October 24, 2001, at 11:31:58
In reply to Effexor and MALE libido, posted by Peter T on October 24, 2001, at 0:50:07
For whatever reason my sex drive increased & the physical response was intensified when I was taking FXR xr. It might have been because I was less depressed while on FXR or a direct result of the drug itself. I kind of miss it.
kid
> I've noticed a lot of posts on this site about Effexor causing women to lose the ability to orgasm, or the desire to have sex at all, but fewer posts from men on this topic..
> I'm currently taking 375mg of Effexor XR /day and I've definitely noticed changes in my sex drive and the way I orgasm. I would go so far as to say I probably agree more with the women- that I just don't care about it, and that having an orgasm seems like it would mean a lot of work. As a man I think it happens to be easier to will yourself to an orgasm if you have to, but that's hardly a consolation.
> I guess I'm asking if there's really any difference in the way Effexor XR affects the sex drive of men and women, b/c I don't think so and I'm curious to know other people's stories...
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> PT
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