I have been on fairly strong anti depressants for a few months and am finding it increasingly difficult to climax. I knew this was a rare side affect in both men and women but thought it was supposed to wear off after you get used to the drug. Despite my very active sex life i am finding myself increasingly frustrated and am worried it may be the sign of other problems. Has anyone else ever had a similar problem and thus advice or solutions????
2006-06-11 09:25:28 · 7 answers · asked by driving_me_crazy 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am on paroxetine and have been advised to stay on them, despite my hesitations, for at least 9 months which will bring me up to September.
2006-06-12 00:56:48 · update #1
It is not rare - it is a common side effect. But it actually matters what kind of antidepressant you are on. If it is welbutrin, the side effects are common, but less severe. the other more common ones - the side effect is common. Ask your doctor to try another kind, maybe welbutrin (if that isn't the one you are on) or perhaps another type of anti- depressant. Good luck. And yes, been there. Couldn't have an orgasm to save my life. I'm not on them now, so all is fine. but I know what you are going through.
2006-06-11 09:31:02 · answer #1 · answered by noitall147 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're problem is climaxing, I think it's the anti depessants.
I'm not a doctor but I don't think you should still be on them after a few months. Maybe you should explore alternatives to the drugs you are taking. My guess is that if you can come off the drugs and find another way to deal with your depression you'll have no more problems climaxing.
2006-06-11 11:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by hestiaa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on anit-depressants for 12 months now and was warned that this might be one of the side effects. If you're happy with the pills, this might be just one of those things you have to put up with. Otherwise, go back to your doctor and ask him/her to change your medication and mention the reasons. They might be able to offer you ones with fewer side effects in this department.
2006-06-12 00:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's good enough reason to get them changed dudette, which ones are you on? Some of the proper old-school drugs like prothiaden are quite heavy duty side effects-wise.
2006-06-11 09:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Moggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is drug dependant but i have never heard of the effects wearing off after you get used to it, when i was on prozac my sex drive actually increased - change the drug?
2006-06-11 09:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Laura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had that problem when i was on prozac. it did nothing for me and i couldnt orgasm, very frustrating!. i went back to my psychiatrist and changed my medication. there are alot of antidepressants to try. i suggest u ask for somethging else. good luck!
2006-06-11 14:37:06 · answer #6 · answered by crophilia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get yourself started first and u should be able to get an orgasm that way
2006-06-11 09:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by Cecelia W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋