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Another thing. Two nights ago, I had an horrible event. Female Priapism. It went on all night. I am afraid to go to bed now. Anyone else having a problem like this?
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Effexor caused that?
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Effexor, the gift that keeps on giving! I read of other sexual problems (inability to achieve release the most common) while on Effexor, but this one, no.
However, a little Google searching and here's a story I found—"In the case of a 29-year-old woman who suffered such an ‘erection’ for five days, the condition was cured by an over-the-counter decongestant, according to a new report of her case.
Common causes of priapism in men and women are taking certain antidepressants and psychotropic medications, such as wellbutrin (bupropion) and trazodone, which were the drugs the patients was taking as part of a clinical trial for low libido.
These drugs block a type of receptor called alpha-adrenergic receptors. That's why the doctors decided to try a drug that does the opposite, and stimulates these receptors. Sudafed, which treats stuffy nose and cold congestion, is one of this class of drugs.
After one day of taking painkillers and Sudafed every six hours, the woman went home and continued to take Sudafed for another two days, until everything returned to normal, the researchers said."--https://www.livescience.com/43571-permanent-erection-in-woman-case-report.html
This story is probably about the same patient--"Despite cessation of the suspected causal agents, trazodone and wellbutrin, her symptoms persisted. The patient was managed conservatively with analgesics and around‐the‐clock oral pseudoephedrine and experienced complete resolution of her symptoms. Oral pseudoephedrine may be a reasonable option for certain patients, and may be considered as a first‐line therapy and adjunct to conservative measures."--https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1743609515308535
You can buy pseudoephedrine (generic name) over the counter, but for some years now, it's been locked up and you have to ask for it and show ID (I believe illicit drug manufacturers can use it to make meth).
Keep some on hand (good to have around anyway when you get a sinus pressure headache, or have blocked nasal passages).
Hope this helps!