I am taking 30 mg of Paxil daily, usually before bed. I know that antidepressants are good for lowering sex drive, but I hate it! I find it very hard to orgasm because of it. I've been on either Paxil or others for 11 years due to fibromyalgia-it levels out my seratonin. Any advice on how to kick my sex drive back in gear? Would changing the time I take them help, or is it the fact that it's in my system so it wouldn't matter?
Thank you!
2007-08-27 09:08:24 · 6 answers · asked by dinny's engaged!! 7 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Unfortunately its the chemicals in your system, and no matter when you take them, its going to be a problem.
You might want to discuss this with your prescribing doctor; maybe he/she has some suggestions. Also, there are herbals out that can help women to increase their libido so you might want to look into something like that.
I wish you luck.
2007-08-27 09:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing the time that you take them probably won't make a difference as they're already in your system. You may want to check with your doctor...a lot of new anti-depressants have come out, some that don't interfere with sex drive. I have been on lexapro for about a year or so and have had NO problems with this...I do remember being on Paxil and I did have that problem. Let your doctor know you're not happy with this side effect and see what he or she can recommend. It may be time for a change...
2007-08-27 09:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by NurseBunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with Paxil, and I know exactly how you feel. It's very frustrating. My doctor recommended adding Wellbutrin SR (not XL), and that seems to help me, so you might ask him/her about whether you could add Wellbutrin to counteract the negative sexual side effects. Good luck!
2007-08-27 10:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Ella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many anti-depressants lower sex drive, alcohol lowers inhibitions. Simple, talk to your doc about switching you to a med that has less risk of sexual side-affects and don't drink so much. maybe your drive will come back and you'll figure out which sex you prefer.
2016-05-19 03:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
changing the time will not help. you could ask your doc about trying zoloft instead of paxil, or adding welbutrin to your current regimen
2007-08-27 09:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a good chinese herbalist. They have stuff that can give you a kick. Been there done that.
2007-08-27 09:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by bocasbeachbum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋