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Posted by Lovely Lisa on August 31, 2003, at 20:57:10
Hi everyone,
I have been on 50 mg. of Zoloft since June because I was mildly depressed. Since then, my sex drive has disappeared and my ability to orgasm has decreased. To counteract these side effects, my doctor prescribed 300 mg. of Wellbutrin about two weeks ago. I have noticed that I have somewhat more sexual desire and I orgasm a little easier, but I still do not feel like I used to. Also, since I started taking the Zoloft, I feel sort of emotionally numb. I don't ever feel extremely sad, but I don't feel really happy either. I just kind of...exist. Even when I'm doing my favorite activity, I feel "blah." Since I felt like this when I was depressed, I was hoping the medication would increase my enthusiasm for life, but so far nothing really excites me. Do you think this is the emotional blunting side effect that is common to SSRI's? I am considering weaning off the Zoloft so that I can hopefully return to my old, happy self with my high sex drive. What do you all think about this? Has anyone else experienced these side effects, and if so, what did you do to deal with them? Thanks for your help
Lisa
Posted by Francesco on September 2, 2003, at 7:01:43
In reply to SEX, ZOLOFT, WELLBUTRIN AND EMOTIONAL BLUNTING, posted by Lovely Lisa on August 31, 2003, at 20:57:10
I've experienced emotional blunting with SSRIs (and TCAs too). I would be interested in knowing if there is someone who didn't. I don't know how to help you because your problem is mine. After some months on them I forgot how my emotions used to be and so I don't miss them anymore (I'm not sure this is what you'd call a solution). Lack os sex interest is part of the same problem. If your emotions are blunted your sexual feelings are blunted too. But I hope someone will correct me and say that he still experiences emotions while on SSRIs. Sorry if I have not been helpful : )
Posted by Lovely Lisa on September 2, 2003, at 9:01:28
In reply to Re: SEX, ZOLOFT, WELLBUTRIN AND EMOTIONAL BLUNTING » Lovely Lisa, posted by Francesco on September 2, 2003, at 7:01:43
Thanks for your response, Francesco. I don't enjoy feeling like an emotionless robot. Though I don't feel depressed anymore, I'm bothered by this lack of feeling that I'm experiencing. I just made an appointment to see my doctor on September 11. I plan to wean off the Zoloft and see how I feel using just the Wellbutrin alone. I will definitely post again to update you.
Thanks again
Lisa
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