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| I was on prozac (for 18 months or so) a couple of years ago for depression
and since about half way through this I've noticed a few changes shall we
say. I somethimes have trouble achieving and maintaining an arroused state
but of more concern is the fact that I noticed a very marked difficulty in
achieving orgasm. Does anyone know anything of this and are there any
solutions at all?
Ta
Mark
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| On Thu, 6 Oct 2005 13:47:17 -0400, mark wrote
(in article <di3nv5$24n$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com> ):
> I was on prozac (for 18 months or so) a couple of years ago for depression
> and since about half way through this I've noticed a few changes shall we
> say. I somethimes have trouble achieving and maintaining an arroused state
> but of more concern is the fact that I noticed a very marked difficulty in
> achieving orgasm. Does anyone know anything of this and are there any
> solutions at all?
Many of us who were on Prozac and similar drugs have a long list of
complaints that includes long-term reduced libido, varying degrees of ED, and
anorgasmia (difficulty achieving an orgasm).
One thing you might want to look into is your testosterone levels. Prozac is
known to impair testosterone in the short term. A number of us who have
experienced it firsthand feel that these effects are actually long-term. For
me, the answer was TRT. Find a good doctor, and get the blood work done. Good
luck.
Wanderer
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| mark wrote:
> I was on prozac (for 18 months or so) a couple of years ago for depression
> and since about half way through this I've noticed a few changes shall we
> say. I somethimes have trouble achieving and maintaining an arroused state
> but of more concern is the fact that I noticed a very marked difficulty in
> achieving orgasm. Does anyone know anything of this and are there any
> solutions at all?
>
>
> Ta
>
> Mark
>
>
Ask your psychiatrist to prescribe a med with fewer sexual side effects.
Welbutrin is one option if it meets your needs for anti-D. If you are
also taking a mood stabilizer, explore options for that as well.
LMac
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| Wanderer 2005-10-07, 9:09 pm |
| On Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:20:06 -0400, LMac wrote
(in message <5yg1f.1886$MN6.1416@fed1read04> ):
> mark wrote:
> Ask your psychiatrist to prescribe a med with fewer sexual side effects.
> Welbutrin is one option if it meets your needs for anti-D. If you are
> also taking a mood stabilizer, explore options for that as well.
> LMac
According to his post, LMac, he's been off anti-depressants for a couple of
years already. So he's probably not looking for a substitute med, although
you are right, Welbutrin is a much better sexuality-friendly option than
Prozac for depressed people who need to take meds.
By the way, Mark... one other thing I thought of that you might want to try:
Dostinex (Cabergoline). It does help some users reach orgasm more easily, and
also intensifies the pleasure of the orgasm for some. The doctor I am seeing
prescribed it in VERY low doses from a compounding pharmacy. Its method of
action is lowering prolactin levels. Some men take it in higher doses to
promote multiple orgasm capabilities for a "big night." It's worth a try if
you can get a doctor to prescribe it for you. Actually, now that I think of
it, Yohimbine also can produce an easier orgasm, although there are downsides
to that option... there was a post on this board a few weeks ago from Mungy
that you might want to read.
Wanderer
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| Thankyou, I'll have a chat with my Doctor about this
Mark
"Wanderer" <unlikely@nowhere.net> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BF6BDED10005EF79F0284550@news.bellatlantic.net...
> On Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:20:06 -0400, LMac wrote
> (in message <5yg1f.1886$MN6.1416@fed1read04> ):
>
>
> According to his post, LMac, he's been off anti-depressants for a couple
> of
> years already. So he's probably not looking for a substitute med, although
> you are right, Welbutrin is a much better sexuality-friendly option than
> Prozac for depressed people who need to take meds.
>
> By the way, Mark... one other thing I thought of that you might want to
> try:
>
> Dostinex (Cabergoline). It does help some users reach orgasm more easily,
> and
> also intensifies the pleasure of the orgasm for some. The doctor I am
> seeing
> prescribed it in VERY low doses from a compounding pharmacy. Its method of
> action is lowering prolactin levels. Some men take it in higher doses to
> promote multiple orgasm capabilities for a "big night." It's worth a try
> if
> you can get a doctor to prescribe it for you. Actually, now that I think
> of
> it, Yohimbine also can produce an easier orgasm, although there are
> downsides
> to that option... there was a post on this board a few weeks ago from
> Mungy
> that you might want to read.
>
> Wanderer
>
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| Wanderer 2005-10-10, 9:07 am |
| On Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:17:45 -0400, mark wrote
(in message <di76np$kp1$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com> ):
> Thankyou, I'll have a chat with my Doctor about this
Mark, in case you are still monitoring posts here... there is one other thing
I thought of: the amino acid histidine. If I've got the facts right,
histidine is a precursor to histamines, which are released in great quantity
when you have an orgasm (the big sneeze). So the theory behind histidine for
treating anorgasmia is... more histamines = easier orgasm. I have no idea if
this is true, but subjectively, having tried it a few times, it does seem to
work. You need to take about two grams of the stuff to notice an effect...
you can buy it in bulk online as powder and mix it up in fruit juice. Best
taken on an empty stomach I believe. I have also seen the comment on other
boards online that DIM, added to the histidine regimen, can help with
anorgasmia. Again, I have no idea if this is true, or why it would be. But at
least try the histidine. It's a simple, cheap, safe solution if it works for
you. Good luck.
Wanderer
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"Wanderer" <unlikely@nowhere.net> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BF6BDED10005EF79F0284550@news.bellatlantic.net...
> On Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:20:06 -0400, LMac wrote
> (in message <5yg1f.1886$MN6.1416@fed1read04> ):
>
>
> According to his post, LMac, he's been off anti-depressants for a couple
> of
> years already. So he's probably not looking for a substitute med, although
> you are right, Welbutrin is a much better sexuality-friendly option than
> Prozac for depressed people who need to take meds.
>
> By the way, Mark... one other thing I thought of that you might want to
> try:
>
> Dostinex (Cabergoline). It does help some users reach orgasm more easily,
> and
> also intensifies the pleasure of the orgasm for some. The doctor I am
> seeing
> prescribed it in VERY low doses from a compounding pharmacy. Its method of
> action is lowering prolactin levels.
You can do the same thing by taking Zinc 50mg every day and it's a lot safer
and more effective.
Some men take it in higher doses to
> promote multiple orgasm capabilities for a "big night." It's worth a try
> if
> you can get a doctor to prescribe it for you. Actually, now that I think
> of
> it, Yohimbine also can produce an easier orgasm, although there are
> downsides
> to that option... there was a post on this board a few weeks ago from
> Mungy
> that you might want to read.
>
> Wanderer
>
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| mush97 2006-01-09, 10:54 am |
| Prozac KILLS sex, no doubt.
Its effect is very, very longer...
May take weeks to recover even after total discontinuation.
Please beware...
"mark" <mark1507@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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