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Posted by Lovely Lisa on August 13, 2003, at 17:17:53
Hi!
I have been taking 50 mg. of Zoloft for about two months. Ever since I started, my sex drive has changed dramatically. I love my boyfriend and I'm very attracted to him, but my sexual feelings have just about disappeared. Also, I am rarely able to orgasm, and when it does happen, it isn't as great as it used to be. Do you think there is a problem with me, or is it the Zoloft? I'm worried that I will never have a good sex life again. I have been taking 150 mg. of Wellbutrin for a few weeks but haven't noticed a significant improvement. Should I talk to my doctor about getting off the Zoloft and increasing the Wellbutrin to 300 mg?
Thanks for your advice!
Lisa
Posted by KRM123 on August 14, 2003, at 0:04:01
In reply to Sex and Zoloft, posted by Lovely Lisa on August 13, 2003, at 17:17:53
It is for sure the Zoloft. If you're feeling better on the SSRI then I wouldn't quit taking it and switch to Wellbutrin. You could try it, but may not work as good. I guess Wellbutrin is great for weight loss and sex drive. Good luck.
> Hi!
> I have been taking 50 mg. of Zoloft for about two months. Ever since I started, my sex drive has changed dramatically. I love my boyfriend and I'm very attracted to him, but my sexual feelings have just about disappeared. Also, I am rarely able to orgasm, and when it does happen, it isn't as great as it used to be. Do you think there is a problem with me, or is it the Zoloft? I'm worried that I will never have a good sex life again. I have been taking 150 mg. of Wellbutrin for a few weeks but haven't noticed a significant improvement. Should I talk to my doctor about getting off the Zoloft and increasing the Wellbutrin to 300 mg?
> Thanks for your advice!
> Lisa
Posted by jlo820 on August 14, 2003, at 8:28:44
In reply to Re: Sex and Zoloft » Lovely Lisa, posted by KRM123 on August 14, 2003, at 0:04:01
Probably the Zoloft. It is a side-effect that may still wear off yet.
Give the Wellbutrin a little more time to work...4-6 weeks, then decide if it is helping.
Posted by Lovely Lisa on August 14, 2003, at 22:13:46
In reply to Re: Sex and Zoloft, posted by jlo820 on August 14, 2003, at 8:28:44
Hi!
Thanks for the advice. I have been so worried about this because I wasn't sure if only 50 mg. of Zoloft could possibly have this effect. I spoke to my doctor today and she told me to increase my dosage of the Wellbutrin to 300 mg. and continue with the Zoloft. I am just tired of having no sex drive! When I kiss my boyfriend, I feel like I'm not doing anything because nothing arouses me. I really hope this works!
Thanks again
Lisa
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