Persistent SSRI sexual side effects

[Vornan]

Hi,

For some people the sexual side effects of SSRIs are persistent, DO NOT GO AWAY AFTER QUITTING THE DRUGS, and can last a long time.

A new Yahoo discussion group is for people with such long-term side effects, which include low libido, erectile dysfunction, absent, delayed, or dulled orgasm, emotional blunting and secondary depression:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ssrisex/

We would like to discover the reason for this persistent dysfunction and find a cure. In some men and women, it appears as though low testosterone is a possible cause.

Disturbances in dopamine and other neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, GABA, and oxytocin also appear to be causative.

Vornan

[seh1980]

hello Vornan,

Yes, many people (myself included) have this when on SSRIs. I didn't know that it could last so long once coming off the meds..

Sarah

[vernon]

sarah lol dont smile, Gee When i first looked quick at this post i thought it was me :(

[seh1980]

aaaawwwww Vern :(

[EmmaJane]

Ahh, now thats answers a few questions for me LOL

Feel free to PM me, if you want to talk.

Emma xx

Keep focused, keep positive.

[Vornan]

<b id="quote">quote:</b id="quote"><table border="0" id="quote"><tr id="quote"><td class="quote" id="quote">hello Vornan,

Yes, many people (myself included) have this when on SSRIs. I didn't know that it could last so long once coming off the meds..

Sarah

<div align="right">Originally posted by seh1980 - 22 May 2005 : 18:57:27</div id="right">
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Hi Sarah,

So you see an immediate reversal to normal functioning when you quit SSRIs? This seems to be the case for most people, but in an unfortunate minority (myself included) the side effects can last long after you quit. In my case I used celexa (cipramil in UK) for two years, quit 18 months ago, but my libido has been low ever since. Also weaker orgasms/sensitivity. I've corresponded with some people who still have sexual side effects 5-10 years after getting off SSRIs.

Vornan

[seh1980]

You poor people!! My sex life isn't what it once was but it's not THAT bad..

[Vornan]

<b id="quote">quote:</b id="quote"><table border="0" id="quote"><tr id="quote"><td class="quote" id="quote">You poor people!! My sex life isn't what it once was but it's not THAT bad..

<div align="right">Originally posted by seh1980 - 22 May 2005 : 20:33:02</div id="right">
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You mean you may have been adversely effected in the long-term but only mildly?

Vornan

[sal]

Sarah

I know the tablets can affect how you feel with regard to your sex life i went through it with Graham.

Isnt nice and at times i felt i wasnt normal, but then again am i LOL


Love Sal xx


Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.

[seh1980]

lol Sal

Yes Vornan, that's pretty much it