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Posted by lakesguy78 on August 27, 2005, at 13:16:57
Hi,
I am trying to figure out with my doc if this is the problem to me having problems getting a normal erection. If anyone is on this, can you please chime in, your opinions would really help!!
Posted by ed_uk on August 28, 2005, at 9:05:59
In reply to Does Depakote cause sexual side effects?, posted by lakesguy78 on August 27, 2005, at 13:16:57
I've never taken Depakote. I hope someone will reply soon :-)
~ed
Posted by rod on August 28, 2005, at 10:05:17
In reply to Re: Does Depakote cause sexual side effects? » lakesguy78, posted by ed_uk on August 28, 2005, at 9:05:59
Ok. my experience with depakote. since I stopped taking lyrica I dont get the stupor anymore if I take depakote.
and, for me, it gives my libido a boost, and makes achieving orgasm much much easier and quicker :-P and its also more intense. probably because its giving testosterone a boost. (I has hyperandrogenism as a side effect, and the probable accompanied hair loss)
I would say that sexual dysfunktion is a symptom of my depression/dysthymia. with SSRIs things become almost impossible. Depakote has totally the opposite effect :))))
bye
Roland
Posted by Chairman_MAO on August 30, 2005, at 14:00:21
In reply to Does Depakote cause sexual side effects?, posted by lakesguy78 on August 27, 2005, at 13:16:57
Yes. It is an Na+ blocker and a GABA-T/SSADH inhibitor. Both actions ultimately dampen neuronal excitability, leading to arousal difficulties. If you don't have any other sexual problems, a PDE5 inhibitor (tadalafil et al) would help.
If you can't afford that, try yohimbine.
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