I was just wondering if taking the anti-depressant Paxil for several years can make you not want sex as much. I'd like serious answers please.
2006-09-18 09:58:45 · 9 answers · asked by Dirty.Little.Secret. 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Paxil ... and most other anti-depressant meds have this side affect.
Then again ... lack of sex drive is also a symptom of depression which one usually has if they are taking Paxil.
The only know anti-d that has a low incidence of sexual side affects is Welbutrin. This may be worth trying if you can tolerate its side affects ... but they all have them.
Take heart ... sex drives can be restored even if you take anti-d's by making other life changes. Regular exercise ... eating clean ... and keeping yourself in good shape can usually jump start a sex drive even if you are on meds.
With sex comes so many other factors ... don't be quick to think your meds are the only thing affecting it ... make sure you cover all aspects!!
Best of luck!!!
2006-09-18 10:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by JUSTKT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Paxil lowers your libido quite a bit. Rough payoff to be happy, eh? Talk to your dr. There are other anti-d's that don't have this effect as much.
2006-09-18 10:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Paxil med site and read side effects major and lesser common side effects....askinf random people on here....there are too many factors, the official med site is controlled laboratory studies where the symptoms are listed.
http://www.paxil.com/
2006-09-18 10:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Snox 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it does. I took it for two years and definately noticed a difference in my sex drive.
My husband told me there's no way I'm going on those darn pills again.
2006-09-18 10:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by herdoula 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, it's a horrible price to pay, too. Then you have to weigh being happy with, well, being happy. There's an antidepressant that actually raises your sex drive and has no ill effects whatsoever: daily exercise.....and it really works, just don't ask your doctor...he has to get paid somehow.
2006-09-18 10:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by bradley L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes one of the side effects is that it can lower your libido.
Speak with your doctor if this has become an issue.
There are many new drugs on the market that do not have or have a lower risk of this side effect.
good luck!!!
2006-09-18 10:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by gerilynn35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More common side effects may include:
Abnormal ejaculation, abnormal orgasm, constipation, decreased appetite, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, gas, impotence, male and female genital disorders, nausea, nervousness, sleeplessness, sweating, tremor, weakness, vertigo
2006-09-18 10:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by robert d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it's very well known any anti depressant & many other drugs can. google. it.
2006-09-18 10:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by nicolenewcanaan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2006-09-18 10:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by boo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋