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Posted by Kimbersaur on October 16, 2008, at 14:01:24
Hey all,
I've tried a lot of different SSRI's and SNRI's and had anorgasmia with all of them. I'm currently testing out Wellbutrin but so far it's not promising. I tried Levitra once and it worked, but I am hesitant about taking it regularly because it hasn't really been studied in girls my age. Do you think it is safe for me to take? Is it a bad idea? Should I try Requip instead? I really need to be on the Cymbalta for my OCD, so switching meds isn't really an option.
My current cocktail is: 200mg Lamictal, 50mg Seroquel, 30mg Cymbalta (which I will probably need to raise), and 300mg Wellbutrin XL (which I'll stop taking if it doesn't fix the sex problem).
I'd appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
-Kim
Posted by greywolf on October 18, 2008, at 2:58:30
In reply to Levitra: is it safe for a 20 year old female?, posted by Kimbersaur on October 16, 2008, at 14:01:24
> Hey all,
>
> I've tried a lot of different SSRI's and SNRI's and had anorgasmia with all of them. I'm currently testing out Wellbutrin but so far it's not promising. I tried Levitra once and it worked, but I am hesitant about taking it regularly because it hasn't really been studied in girls my age. Do you think it is safe for me to take? Is it a bad idea? Should I try Requip instead? I really need to be on the Cymbalta for my OCD, so switching meds isn't really an option.
>
> My current cocktail is: 200mg Lamictal, 50mg Seroquel, 30mg Cymbalta (which I will probably need to raise), and 300mg Wellbutrin XL (which I'll stop taking if it doesn't fix the sex problem).
>
> I'd appreciate any feedback.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -KimThough it's a low dose, you might want to talk to your doctor about dropping out the Seroquel. That might help with your problem.
Greywolf
Posted by Kimbersaur on October 18, 2008, at 13:32:42
In reply to Re: Levitra: is it safe for a 20 year old female? » Kimbersaur, posted by greywolf on October 18, 2008, at 2:58:30
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I've tried a lot of different SSRI's and SNRI's and had anorgasmia with all of them. I'm currently testing out Wellbutrin but so far it's not promising. I tried Levitra once and it worked, but I am hesitant about taking it regularly because it hasn't really been studied in girls my age. Do you think it is safe for me to take? Is it a bad idea? Should I try Requip instead? I really need to be on the Cymbalta for my OCD, so switching meds isn't really an option.
> >
> > My current cocktail is: 200mg Lamictal, 50mg Seroquel, 30mg Cymbalta (which I will probably need to raise), and 300mg Wellbutrin XL (which I'll stop taking if it doesn't fix the sex problem).
> >
> > I'd appreciate any feedback.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Kim
>
> Though it's a low dose, you might want to talk to your doctor about dropping out the Seroquel. That might help with your problem.
>
> GreywolfI wish that would work but I know it's the Cymbalta and that's the one I need most. :(
Posted by Kimbersaur on October 18, 2008, at 13:52:54
In reply to Re: Levitra: is it safe for a 20 year old female?, posted by Kimbersaur on October 18, 2008, at 13:32:42
I wonder if it could interact with Birth Control?
Posted by bulldog2 on October 19, 2008, at 16:29:40
In reply to Levitra: is it safe for a 20 year old female?, posted by Kimbersaur on October 16, 2008, at 14:01:24
> Hey all,
>
> I've tried a lot of different SSRI's and SNRI's and had anorgasmia with all of them. I'm currently testing out Wellbutrin but so far it's not promising. I tried Levitra once and it worked, but I am hesitant about taking it regularly because it hasn't really been studied in girls my age. Do you think it is safe for me to take? Is it a bad idea? Should I try Requip instead? I really need to be on the Cymbalta for my OCD, so switching meds isn't really an option.
>
> My current cocktail is: 200mg Lamictal, 50mg Seroquel, 30mg Cymbalta (which I will probably need to raise), and 300mg Wellbutrin XL (which I'll stop taking if it doesn't fix the sex problem).
>
> I'd appreciate any feedback.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Kimcheck the drug interactions and see if there's any reason not ot mix them..look in a pdr book or ask your pharmacist,,,
You might want to try adderall or one of the stims..they might help
Posted by Kimbersaur on October 19, 2008, at 18:19:09
In reply to Re: Levitra: is it safe for a 20 year old female?, posted by bulldog2 on October 19, 2008, at 16:29:40
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I've tried a lot of different SSRI's and SNRI's and had anorgasmia with all of them. I'm currently testing out Wellbutrin but so far it's not promising. I tried Levitra once and it worked, but I am hesitant about taking it regularly because it hasn't really been studied in girls my age. Do you think it is safe for me to take? Is it a bad idea? Should I try Requip instead? I really need to be on the Cymbalta for my OCD, so switching meds isn't really an option.
> >
> > My current cocktail is: 200mg Lamictal, 50mg Seroquel, 30mg Cymbalta (which I will probably need to raise), and 300mg Wellbutrin XL (which I'll stop taking if it doesn't fix the sex problem).
> >
> > I'd appreciate any feedback.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Kim
>
> check the drug interactions and see if there's any reason not ot mix them..look in a pdr book or ask your pharmacist,,,
> You might want to try adderall or one of the stims..they might helpWell I checked all the drugs I'm on and they are fine except there haven't been any studies with birth control because it is a drug for men. That is my only concern at this point.
Posted by azalea on October 19, 2008, at 19:30:52
In reply to Re: Levitra: is it safe for a 20 year old female?, posted by Kimbersaur on October 19, 2008, at 18:19:09
Have you tried fluvoxamine? There are some reports that it causes less sexual dysfunction than other SSRIs.
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2005 Dec;1(4):289-99.
Fluvoxamine in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Irons J.
Dove Medical Press, Auckland New Zealand.Fluvoxamine is a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that has proved effective in large double-blind, randomized, controlled trials involving patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorder. Improvements have also been demonstrated in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as those with a range of obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders including binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, pathological gambling, and body dysmorphic disorder. Several well controlled studies have confirmed the efficacy of fluvoxamine in children and adolescents with OCD, SAD, and other anxiety disorders, and it was the first SSRI to be registered for the treatment of OCD in children. Fluvoxamine is well tolerated. In common with other SSRIs, the most frequently reported adverse event is nausea. Fluvoxamine does not cause sedation or cognitive impairment and is associated with a low risk of sexual dysfunction, suicidality, and withdrawal reactions. It is safe in overdose and has no significant effect on body weight or cardiovascular parameters.
> > > Hey all,
> > >
> > > I've tried a lot of different SSRI's and SNRI's and had anorgasmia with all of them. I'm currently testing out Wellbutrin but so far it's not promising. I tried Levitra once and it worked, but I am hesitant about taking it regularly because it hasn't really been studied in girls my age. Do you think it is safe for me to take? Is it a bad idea? Should I try Requip instead? I really need to be on the Cymbalta for my OCD, so switching meds isn't really an option.
> > >
> > > My current cocktail is: 200mg Lamictal, 50mg Seroquel, 30mg Cymbalta (which I will probably need to raise), and 300mg Wellbutrin XL (which I'll stop taking if it doesn't fix the sex problem).
> > >
> > > I'd appreciate any feedback.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > -Kim
> >
> > check the drug interactions and see if there's any reason not ot mix them..look in a pdr book or ask your pharmacist,,,
> > You might want to try adderall or one of the stims..they might help
>
> Well I checked all the drugs I'm on and they are fine except there haven't been any studies with birth control because it is a drug for men. That is my only concern at this point.
Posted by Kimbersaur on October 19, 2008, at 20:08:54
In reply to fluvoxamine? » Kimbersaur, posted by azalea on October 19, 2008, at 19:30:52
> Have you tried fluvoxamine? There are some reports that it causes less sexual dysfunction than other SSRIs.
>
> Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2005 Dec;1(4):289-99.
>
> Fluvoxamine in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
>
> Irons J.
> Dove Medical Press, Auckland New Zealand.
>
> Fluvoxamine is a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that has proved effective in large double-blind, randomized, controlled trials involving patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorder. Improvements have also been demonstrated in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as those with a range of obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders including binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, pathological gambling, and body dysmorphic disorder. Several well controlled studies have confirmed the efficacy of fluvoxamine in children and adolescents with OCD, SAD, and other anxiety disorders, and it was the first SSRI to be registered for the treatment of OCD in children. Fluvoxamine is well tolerated. In common with other SSRIs, the most frequently reported adverse event is nausea. Fluvoxamine does not cause sedation or cognitive impairment and is associated with a low risk of sexual dysfunction, suicidality, and withdrawal reactions. It is safe in overdose and has no significant effect on body weight or cardiovascular parameters.Nope, I haven't tried that one but I've sort of given up on searching for a new one (I've tried six). I really like the SNRIs so I'm gonna try to stick with the Cymbalta. If I do try another SSRI in the future it will be Luvox.
Posted by Phillipa on October 20, 2008, at 12:38:59
In reply to Re: fluvoxamine?, posted by Kimbersaur on October 19, 2008, at 20:08:54
I've been on low dose luvox for years 50mg and absolutely no side effects minus sexual. But that is age and med related. There was a time when I was on 250mg of luvox and it was good and then it stopped working. Darn and it did work. Since then can only tolerate low doses it seems but can't get off it either. So strange . Anyone know why? Phillipa. Tried cymbalta 60mg for three months and felt nothing but when I got off had backpain. So I think it's great for pain. Good luck Phillipa
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