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Posted by Mandybella on December 18, 2003, at 19:24:41
As you might guess from my previous posts, I am trying to get off meds that blunt sexual desire since it has gotten very severe and I am afraid it will threaten my marriage. What are experiences with seroquel and lamictal--do they affect sexual area. And is it the seroquel that causes weight gain? Guess I wish I could be off meds completely
Posted by brussell on December 19, 2003, at 2:38:25
In reply to Seroquel or Lamictal affect sexual desire, posted by Mandybella on December 18, 2003, at 19:24:41
Seroquel is pretty infamous for causing weight gain. It probably plays the major role in impairing sexual desire, as well.
Lamictal could negatively affect sexual desire as well, but I personally found its effects much less powerful and pervasive than Seroquel (which I hated and no longer take).
Maybe you could just take the Seroquel on an as-needed basis, since it is relatively fast-acting.
Dealing with a mental illness and medication side-effects is very difficult, and you need the support of your husband. Some kind of couples counseling might help a lot with your communication.
Good luck
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