Posted by Steve_M on November 2, 2004, at 9:44:59
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and male sexual difficulties, posted by jclint on November 1, 2004, at 16:55:48
That's probably true. I am on the XR version, so I'm grateful for that! I've noticed over the past few days, after we reduced my dosage by 25%, that I've been feeling more irritable and a little bit depressed. Grr. I hope that's not a preview of what is in store if/when I ever have to stop taking the stuff! However, I've also noticed I feel a little more "natural" - fewer of the 'brain shivers' and less of that odd 'chemically-influenced' sensation. I seem to be able to achieve erections more easily, too; though orgasms are still elusive and/or take a very long time to achieve.
> When I was concerned about this, when I first started, I seem to remember somebody suggesting that the XR version had much fewer sexual side effects than the original version, but don't quote me on that.
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