Posted by jonathan on September 30, 1999, at 11:47:28
In reply to Effexor and male ejaculatory difficulties, posted by Melanie on September 15, 1999, at 12:53:09
As long as your husband is on an SSRI or "SSRI-like" drug, he will likely experience some degree of sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction, by the way, is probably the most underreported side effect of anti-depressants. Most psychdocs don't ask about it, and most patients don't want to talk about it. The effects can be (1) lack of desire, (2) erectile difficulties, (3) delayed ejaculation/orgasm, and/or (4) anorgasmia (inability to achieve orgasm). Some psychdocs try various augmentation strategies with drugs such as bupropion, but this must be very cautiously approached. Viagra is indicated for erectile problems, so it likely would not help with your husbands inability to achieve orgasm. He might want to swith to another SSRI, something more specific such as Celexa may alleviate the problem.
Good luck to both of you.
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