Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1013100

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Amitriptyline

Posted by tensor on March 15, 2012, at 3:35:20

How bad are the sexual s/e on this med?

Thanks.

 

Re: Amitriptyline » tensor

Posted by SLS on March 15, 2012, at 6:56:54

In reply to Amitriptyline, posted by tensor on March 15, 2012, at 3:35:20

> How bad are the sexual s/e on this med?
>
> Thanks.


I don't recall having any. Even imipramine had no sexual side effects for me, and it is a more potent serotonin reuptake inhibitor than amitriptyline.

You should wait for more responses. One person does not make for a good consensus.

With respect to TCAs, one would expect sexual side effects from clomipramine or amoxapine.


- Scott

 

Re: Amitriptyline » SLS

Posted by tensor on March 15, 2012, at 8:12:06

In reply to Re: Amitriptyline » tensor, posted by SLS on March 15, 2012, at 6:56:54

> I don't recall having any. Even imipramine had no sexual side effects for me, and it is a more potent serotonin reuptake inhibitor than amitriptyline.
>
> You should wait for more responses. One person does not make for a good consensus.
>
> With respect to TCAs, one would expect sexual side effects from clomipramine or amoxapine.
>
>
> - Scott

Thanks Scott! Were the anticholinergic side effects nastier than with other TCAs? I have bethanechol, do you think taking it on a regular basis is a good idea?

 

Re: Amitriptyline

Posted by Phil on March 15, 2012, at 14:54:10

In reply to Re: Amitriptyline » SLS, posted by tensor on March 15, 2012, at 8:12:06

I was on Amitrip for 5 years at 250mg with side effects in all area of sexual function. The anticholinergic effects were pronounced. I took all the tca's at one time or another but for short periods and don't remember if they were as bad as Amitrip but I doubt they were.

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