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Posted by Ferris on December 20, 2005, at 15:30:18
Everything I have read on the internet says that Wellbutrin is the best medication to not cause sexual side effects ... but ever since I have been on it a few months I never even think about sex , I have not had a girlfriend during those months so it was not a problem. But now I do and sex never even crosses my mind anymore.
I used to be very sexual, thoought about it all the time.
Has any of you heard about Wellbutrin doin this to anyone , because every thing I have read has said the opposite?
Fer
Posted by john berk on December 20, 2005, at 16:59:44
In reply to Wellbutrin causing low sex drive?, posted by Ferris on December 20, 2005, at 15:30:18
Hi Ferris!!
I went off prozac 2 years ago, and onto wellbutrin, for the same reason, i was told it would help my depression, [which it did] and make my sex drive normal again, if not more so!!
after a month, with prozac out of my system for 7 weeks, i still was not close to normal, it actually hindered my sex drive!! i guess that is why on the commercial they say "low risk" of sexual side-effects, because there must be others like us who had the same expeience.when i discontinued wellbutrin for 3 days everything was fine!! good luck...john
Posted by Ferris on December 20, 2005, at 18:40:07
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin causing low sex drive? » Ferris, posted by john berk on December 20, 2005, at 16:59:44
John... that is so good to hear b/c I was thinking I went on the SR version of it many years ago and I lost my sex drive too... But I thought I must be crazy b/c it seems to have the oposite effect on everyone else. Sucks to be us, but at least I know what the problem is. Thanks for the post ... looking forward to those 3 days being over!
Ferris
Posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2005, at 20:12:07
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin causing low sex drive? » john berk, posted by Ferris on December 20, 2005, at 18:40:07
That is a new one for me. Never heard this one disscussed before. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by john berk on December 20, 2005, at 21:18:30
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin causing low sex drive?, posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2005, at 20:12:07
Hi Phillipa, How are you?
i was as suprised as anyone, as was my doctor, it felt almost as stifling sexually as the prozac for me, and i had "Big" expectations for wellbutrin!!
hope you are doing well, your friend...john
Posted by john berk on December 20, 2005, at 21:21:12
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin causing low sex drive? » john berk, posted by Ferris on December 20, 2005, at 18:40:07
Hi ferris, yeah, we had to be the exceptions to the rule, lol, but by Christmas you should be good too go!! i hope you find another med that is helpful for you, happy holidays...john
Posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2005, at 21:43:50
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin causing low sex drive? » Phillipa, posted by john berk on December 20, 2005, at 21:18:30
Hi John, Big!!!! he he he! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by john berk on December 20, 2005, at 21:49:37
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin causing low sex drive? » john berk, posted by Phillipa on December 20, 2005, at 21:43:50
Hi Philippa, well, hehe, depending on ones expectations i suppose!! onward and upward, your friend...john btw, have you tryed anything new for depression, ? hope you are well, john
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