How to fix Paxil/ssri sexual sides

[greyowl]

I see this topic is back on the boards. I went thru this a long time ago, and again at the start of this year, so I am somewhat of an expert at fixing this problem.

The main issue with paxil and other ssri's is that they inhibit your ability to come, but generally they do not prevent you from getting a hard-on. Some bro's report that they don't mind this problem since it makes them a hero to their wives and gfs. In my experience it gave me a terrible case of blue balls -- after about three weeks I used to bend over so much while walking that I looked like the stand-in for the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

What to do if you experience this issue (and BTW, only a minority do)? Well, first of all I wouldn't do anything until the paxil takes effect and starts to beat down your depression/anxiety. Business before pleasure. This can take up to four or five weeks. After five weeks if the stuff ain't working, talk to your doc about upping the dose or trying something else.

OK, so the stuff is starting to work and you can't bust a nut. What to do? Well, here are four tricks to try. You can try them one by one or combine them all for greater effect.

#1
A very small amount of test might do the trick. Andriol worked for me. I imagine Androgel would do just as well, or as little as 100 mgs of injected test each week.

#2
Once you feel the paxil working, time your lovemaking for Saturday and Sunday, and take last dose of paxil for the week no later than Friday morning.

#3
Divide your daily dose into 3 and take each one with a meal.

#4
Lower the dose.

A final note -- some family doctors pass this stuff out like it was aspirin. SSRIs can be very effective but they are not a cure for depression. At the same time as taking paxil you should be working with a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist (not one of these poorly-trained or self-appointed "psychotherapists") to get to the root of your issues. I recommend a form of tried and true therapy called Cognitive Psychological treatment of depression. For more info Google the phrase Cognitive Therapy.

 

[chris gordon]

for me i really had to experiment and find a sex position that was less physically demanding ....after holding my big ass up for 45 minutes i am completely trashed and could care less about a nut....the key forme is doggie style....less exertion , keep a constant steady rythym that does not send your heart rate over 220.....then just relax it will " COME"

 

[grisb81]

mine was fine on the paxil 12.5mg but when I upped it to 25mg it is like a limp noodle. no libido or arousal whatsoever even on Test

 

[crunch76]

nice post,

ive been there, was on 25mg for 6 months, im off now, great drug but interfering with hand eye coordiantion, shakey, and what i wana do in life, gonna have to deal without,

holy shit coming off kicked my ass, dizzy, flu symptoms for a month, i felt like i got clocked in the head everytime i stood up, btw i went off cold turkey, learn from my mistake, make sure your doc takes you off slow, half does, whatever just not cold turkey, i learned the hard way, that stuff takes a long time to come out of you, and in some people , it will kick your ass big time on the way out

my girl is on it now, workin great for her to, but she is worse than i was with gettin off, very hard, she is using some industrial stretgh back massager now lol, way to powerful for us to use toghter, ah well, gettin really dirty seems to help with her, s n m shit, which im all about, treat her like a little slut, long foreplay, which im not all about, but what can i do, other than that shes not gettin there, tuff drug, nothing i can give her, dont want her on any test, i like the comin off a bit for weekend idea your bought up, gonna give it a shot, thx

 

[Kelly Slater]

Paxil sucks...well maybe not. it has helped me greatly with anxiety disorder, but makes it a bitch to nut. Nothing seems to help me. Even when on test, i have loads of trouble nutting. I seem to have the sex drive I've always had and getting hard is no problem, its just finishing that is tough.

Oh, and as far as getting off the drug, I can't. I have tried about 4 times in the past 2 years. Ive tried cold turkey, tapering and even going every other day while slowly lowering the dose. The second I go lower or miss a dose, I get the spins so bad I shouldnt even drive my car. Not to mention these wierd electrical like currents that go down my hands and out my fingers (no really Im not nuts).

Ive come to the conclusion that I'll probably be on the drug for the rest of my life. Im not too upset about it, but it sucks with all the ejaculation problems. That seems to be the only side effect I experience as well.

Peace...kelly

 

[mxim]

[ i take wellbutrin and it DOES NOT effect my libido AT ALL. in fact WEELBUTRIN is known not to interfere with libido or ejaculation. the good thing is that you only take it once a day.
mxim

 

[cvguy]

I have heard from a couple of places that adding wellbutrin to paxil (or other ssris) can reduce the side effects.

That being said, just cuz you react badly to paxil doesn't mean you'll react badly to other SSRIs (like Effexor). Try switching.

 

[greyowl]

I have heard from a couple of places that adding wellbutrin to paxil (or other ssris) can reduce the side effects.

That being said, just cuz you react badly to paxil doesn't mean you'll react badly to other SSRIs (like Effexor). Try switching.

It's tru that adding wellbutrin to paxil may help reduce paxil's sexual sides but that's different than replacing paxil entirely with wellbutrin. These two meds are
for different types of depression and are not interchangeable. In fact, taking wellbutrin when you should be taking paxil can make your condition worse.

 

[greyowl]

Some clarifications

According to doctors in the know, women who have low libido as a result of taking SSRIs can defeat this by taking up to 2.5 gms each week of Androgel, in one dose each week or half doses twice a week. Beyond 2.5 mgs each week they run the risk of virilization. Before doing this, they should have their testosterone and DHEA levels tested. One risk in this approach -- test can make women manic, so if they have a type of depression that inclines them to be manic they should take care.

More about combining anti-depressants -- this approach appears to work much better than taking one type and upping the dose until it becomes effective. This approach seems to be especially helpful for people who tend not to do well on any one anti-d.

 

[DLStryker]

Nutting

What timing for this topic to come up. My fricken nuts are killing me. Dr. just started me on anit-depresants about a month ago. First week....no problem..shooting good. Seceond week...no sex. Third week....can't fricken shoot. I'm now in the fourth week and my fricken nuts are aching. I'm on Lexapro. Would Wellbutrin help with this drug?

Thanks
Stryker

 

[grisb81]

hell yea wellbutrin will help that is the best aphrodesiac out there. I had to get off because I was running around with a wood all day. I mean all you have to do is touch your dick and you were blowing a wad. If you have problems with premature ejaculation this not not the shit to take.