Posted by Ted1962 on November 23, 2003, at 23:32:48
In reply to ZOLOFT and male libido, s*xual function, etc., posted by Janelle on November 22, 2003, at 20:46:23
> I know that the SSRI's in general are known for what the politically correct term (I suppose) "s*xual side effects" and I've heard from the grapevine that some may be worse than others.
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> Any of the men out there (or women who have knowledge) know what the deal is with Zoloft?
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> I know a man who's on it and from what he's told me (we are very close friends), he does not seem to have much of those *male s*xual problems".
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> However, he seems to think he does and wants to switch off Zoloft (to some other a-d), but the Zoloft is really helping him.
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> I say if it ain't broke, don't fix it and feel he should stay on Zoloft since he's managing okay in the *male department*.
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> What do people out there think? Any and all answers greatly appreciated. Thank you.>All of the SSRIs have a potential for ejaculation or libido problems. There is no way to be sure that switching to another SSRI will solve the problem. Although Zoloft can definitely have a negative effect, drop out rates or failure on the drug due to sexual side effects are lower than say with Paxil, and according to some of the literature only about 2% with Zoloft. I would advise sticking with the Zoloft if it is working, and augment with a little wellbutrin, or trazodone in the evening to help with sexual difficulties
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