I have heard that paxil will decrease a person's interest in sex is this true?
2006-10-14 20:14:22 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy J 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
In some people, yes, this is absolutely true. It can decrease a persons desire/want to have sex and it can also make it more difficult for a person to orgasm...if at all. This is not the case for all people, but it is a very common side effect.
2006-10-14 20:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree you should look for another doctor. I went on Paxil over a year ago (now trying to go off). I had some side effects, but I went on the medication GRADUALLY, as I hope you are too. I started with a small dose of 5 or 10 mg, and then increased in increments of 5 mg. So it was 5 mg for one week, then 10 mg for a week or so, then 15 mg for a week or so, then 20 mg. which is the strength I've been at since then. If you went from zero to 20 that may explain the severity of side effects. Good luck.
2016-05-22 03:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is very true. I am on paxil. Not only do I have a much lower sex drive but it is nearly impossible to climax. It's almost like it has been numbed.
2006-10-14 20:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by lilmisstickletoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that too, but remember everyone takes to meds differently. ALL drugs unfortunatly have side effects. You have to take the good with the bad. If the side effects become bothersome to you it is time for a change, and your doctor should work with you not against you. I know. I took zoloft for 2 weeks and thought I was dying. I was a zombie. He took me off, put me on Lexapro, and hardly any side effects, and the little ones I have outweigh the purpose for me being on this med.
It takes time too. weeks and weeks for side effects to subside to decline and patience is of essence. If it isn't working for you talk with your doc, he can and will change it for you. If he is good at what he does.
Good luck
2006-10-15 00:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by Kay M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very true, & highly addictive. Took me 3 months of weening to get off that drug. Never again will I take Paxil.
2006-10-14 20:24:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ellen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can. That is not saying that it does. I have been on it for a few years and it has never bothered me. I know that a few of my friends have taken it or still do and none of them have had any problems. Just remember that any anti-depressant can have side-effects like that. Hope this helps
2006-10-14 20:40:50 · answer #6 · answered by mfroeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can and does reduce the sexual interest, I use to take it. My friend had the same exact problem too about what one of the other people said. not being able to climax
2006-10-14 20:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joe J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but you won't be able to orgasm. You can try and try and try but it wont happen.
2006-10-14 21:27:01 · answer #8 · answered by Pinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T TAKE IT !!!!!!!!!!!! Anything but that . Trust in what I say
2006-10-14 20:25:45 · answer #9 · answered by CraZyCaT 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋