Posted by 4wd on October 31, 2005, at 23:43:57
In reply to Sex drive ehancing therapy, posted by megj on October 31, 2005, at 23:31:58
> I'm beginning my fourth week of Lexapro and I'm really starting to feel like my old self again. However, I'm also starting to experience a noticable dip in my libido.
> While I am grateful for the relief from depression, my decrease in sex drive has arrived at a very inconvenient time. I'm planning a very romantic weekend in two weeks and don't want this to spoil it.
> I've read that adding low dose naltrexone or bupronion (sp?) can help in this department. I'm female, 35 years old.
> Can anyone share experiences with taking meds that have helped? If so, can you tell me about the side effects you've experienced?
> TIA...A lot of people have said that Wellbutrin helps. I've also heard that Buspar can help a bit. Neither of them really helped me with sex drive. The only thing I ever found that helped was taking a very brief med holiday - skip the med for a couple days. At least you'd be able to decrease the anorgasmia part of the side effects. However, since you are so newly on Lex, this might not be a good time to skip doses.
You could check on te alternative board for natural remedies. There are several threads there.
Hope you get to enjoy your weekend.
Marsha
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