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Posted by Steeler Tookahn on August 16, 2003, at 14:47:56
Has anyone experienced anorgasmia on Neurontin? My girlfriend has had trouble acheiving orgasms since raising the dosage.
She had this problem on an SSRI but it went away when she stopped it.
Most medical people seem to think anorgasmia is not a side effect of Neurontin but I would be interested in hearing peoples experiences.Thanks
Posted by Ron Hill on August 17, 2003, at 0:11:27
In reply to neurontin and anorgasmia, posted by Steeler Tookahn on August 16, 2003, at 14:47:56
> Has anyone experienced anorgasmia on Neurontin? My girlfriend has had trouble acheiving orgasms since raising the dosage.
I recently added 600 mg/day of Neurontin to treat my BP II dysphoric mood states (irritability). The Neurontin is causing erectile dysfunction (ED) and delayed orgasm (almost anorgasmic at times). I can deal with the delayed orgasm issue (a certain amount of this side effect can actually be a good thing for a male), but the ED is more problematic for my wife and myself. I'm hoping these are transient side effects associated with the initial startup of the medication. However, my current hunch is that these side effects are going to be with me as long as I take the medication. Time will tell.
> She had this problem on an SSRI but it went away when she stopped it.
Exactly the same with me (although I'm male).
> Most medical people seem to think anorgasmia is not a side effect of Neurontin but I would be interested in hearing peoples experiences.
I think it is rarer than the rate of occurrence seen with SSRI's, but unfortunately Neurontin does affect some patients in this way.
-- Ron
Posted by Henryo on August 17, 2003, at 14:49:49
In reply to Re: neurontin and anorgasmia » Steeler Tookahn, posted by Ron Hill on August 17, 2003, at 0:11:27
I'm not a woman but Neurontin did a number on me overnight. Maybe a lot less would still help her depression and not cause the problem? Anorgasmia is lousy.
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