I'm a 38 year old man, and I have been taking Remeron, an anti-depressant, for about five years. Two weeks ago, I stopped taking them (behavioural therapy has been successful enough that I don't need them). However, I still have some of the side effects, most annoyingly the delay in achieving orgasm. How long will it take for the side effects to go away? My girlfriend complains that I "take too long" sometimes, and I find it frustrating. Will this effect be permanent? Please advise.
2006-12-27 03:50:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
First of all, let me reassure you that two weeks of discontinued use is not a long time for all of the effects of this med to be eliminated. I have taken numerous ADs over the last five years (Paxil, Celexa, Remeron, Luvox, Zoloft), not to mention the benzos. I am a bit surprised that you experienced 'delayed ejaculation' with Remeron. The wonderful side effect ( interpret saracasm here), is usually reserved for the SSRIs. As you probably know, Remeron is not a true SSRI and therefore typically does not exhibit all of the same side-effects. I used Remeron for about 2 years with varying success. The 'delayed ejaculation', problem you mention is very common in SSRIs and I too became very frustrated with that same side effect especially with Paxil. At the risk of TMI, my response time went from 15-20 minutes to well over 60 minutes typically. Some times my wife and I just gave up in frustration, so my heart is with you on this one. Anyway, with all that said, I think that you have nothing to worry about in the long run. My typical sexual response time was back to normal within a few months of switching to a low dose (25 mg) of Zoloft. So, the effects of Remeron should dissapate soon. Try to relax. Sometimes the effects of stress (worry) have more to do with things than we realize. Good luck, -Rob
2006-12-27 05:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by paradoxical1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every medication has it's own half-life or the time that it stays in the body. The way your body responds to withdrawal from medication is different from person to person. I would have to say though as a person who was on ALOT of antidepressants and antianxiety drugs there are two things you should have done. For one you should not have quit taking your medication. It's the first mistake people make when they start feeling better. They assume they don't need the medication anymore. You should check with your doctor before quitting any drug.
Second you should never withdraw that quickly from these medications. They affect brain chemistry, neurotransmitters. Qutting them too quickly can cause horrible side effects like seizures. I know because I have Grand Mal seizures now thanks to a medication I used to take...it's a permanent condition now...
Be careful, talk to your doctor and remember that therapy is usually used in conjunction with medications for a great deal of people...
2006-12-27 06:06:06 · answer #2 · answered by Cute But Evil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't take too long. You'll probably notice the changes gradually. That's what has always happened to me. I have never heard of the sexual side effects of psych meds being permanant and I do a lot of research into these medications.
Congrats on doing so well with therapy!
2006-12-27 04:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the sensitivity of the patient, the level of the effects of the medication, and the time it takes for the body to rid itself of the dosage. (I am not in the medical field, but I am sensitive to some prescription tranquilizers and caffeine, so I know that it varies by individual).
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2016-04-14 11:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-04-25 08:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by Razz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
,I also was on a Medication called Zoloft (antidepressant).I'm a woman but I had trouble also sexually. I stopped taking it a month later I was fine. I wish you luck
2006-12-27 04:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 01:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
myself I would start flushing my body out with lots of water..As for how long it will take varies ,ask your pharmacist.
Best Of Luck
2006-12-27 03:56:33 · answer #8 · answered by myangel_101211 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what they said above was very good. consider yourself very lucky you dont need them any more, please keep aware of symptoms greeping back on you, also your girl friend sounds a little selfish, how much other bs does she complain about. this is your mental health, good luck.
2006-12-27 05:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by donna r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor! it takes a while!
2006-12-27 04:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by lisette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋