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Old 04-21-07, 01:50 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Side effects from anti-depressants

Well, this is a little awkward, but I am curious. It's no secret that anti-depressants can cause side effects, depending on what you're taking. I am curious, though, what kind of side effects men have from them and if they're the same as the side effects women have. One side effect can be a lack of um..well...desire....Anybody else have the nerve to speak up?
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Old 04-21-07, 02:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Well, this is a little awkward, but I am curious. It's no secret that anti-depressants can cause side effects, depending on what you're taking. I am curious, though, what kind of side effects men have from them and if they're the same as the side effects women have. One side effect can be a lack of um..well...desire....Anybody else have the nerve to speak up?
I'm not going to name names, but I do have a family member who has mentioned she does not have much of a sex drive and has been on anti-depressants for quite a while. I forgot which one she's taking now, but she's taken quite a few.
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Re: Side effects from anti-depressants

When I took paxil i had a slight decrease in libido. My husband was not happy, but there was nothing I could do.
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Re: Side effects from anti-depressants

I tried Prozac and noted some stomach aches and headaches on occasion, and of course loss of libido. Then again the loss of libido was probably a good thing for me.
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I tried Prozac and noted some stomach aches and headaches on occasion, and of course loss of libido. Then again the loss of libido was probably a good thing for me.

Ok, I ain't touchin' that one!!!
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Re: Side effects from anti-depressants

Well to be honest, I was on anti-depressants myself. I didn't enjoy having sex as much and I noticed a huge drop in my drive. That being said I stopped taking them and now I look for behavioral and psychological ways to be happy. I try to live in the now and enjoy everything. I also don't take anything for granted especially people close to me. Sorry if that was too much info, eh.
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Well to be honest, I was on anti-depressants myself. I didn't enjoy having sex as much and I noticed a huge drop in my drive. That being said I stopped taking them and now I look for behavioral and psychological ways to be happy. I try to live in the now and enjoy everything. I also don't take anything for granted especially people close to me. Sorry if that was too much info, eh.

That's interesting. I took an anti-depressant that pretty much took away my libido. I got off of that, and I'm still not like I used to be . Maybe menopause has something to do with it. Sorry guys, I know, TMI
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That's interesting. I took an anti-depressant that pretty much took away my libido. I got off of that, and I'm still not like I used to be . Maybe menopause has something to do with it. Sorry guys, I know, TMI
How else do us guys get to learn about you women.
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That's interesting. I took an anti-depressant that pretty much took away my libido. I got off of that, and I'm still not like I used to be . Maybe menopause has something to do with it. Sorry guys, I know, TMI

Is there a way to get tested for menopuase? Have you seen a doctor? How long have you been off? Maybe it takes some time for the side effects to subside?
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That's interesting. I took an anti-depressant that pretty much took away my libido. I got off of that, and I'm still not like I used to be . Maybe menopause has something to do with it. Sorry guys, I know, TMI
I think you need to go to the local male strip club to test out your libido issues. If your husband gets mad just tell him you are doing medical research.

If you do not get aroused even for a second then we know for sure something is up. Also be sure to take pictures of your test subjects. I will be expecting a PM.
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Re: Side effects from anti-depressants

I take Paroxetine (generic equivalent of Paxil) for anxiety.

It can have a tendency to make you drowsy. I, myself, have experienced mild impotence from time to time. Which is very frustrating, I might add.
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I take Paroxetine (generic equivalent of Paxil) for anxiety.

It can have a tendency to make you drowsy. I, myself, have experienced mild impotence from time to time. Which is very frustrating, I might add.

I am sorry to hear this, however hopefully the positive effects outweigh the side effects.
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