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Anyone on ADT taking anti-depressants?

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ADT gave me very bad depression as well as brain fog. I was put on Wellbutrin. The brain fog and loss of energy cleared up almost immediately, and the depression started to lift about a month later. Wellbutrin, BTW, is one of the few antidepressants that doesn't have sexual side effects for most people (if that is important to you). I was on 300 mg extended release once a day in the morning (when it kicks in it felt like 3 cups of coffee), and now am on 150 mg and hope to wean off that eventually though the doctor says there is no rush if it's helping.

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About 25 years ago, I went on Wellbutrin For a couple of months. I found I could not reach climax at all with that drug in me. I immediately stopped it.

You say no sexual side effects boy oh boy I sure had one. Of course, if I had been on ADT, it wouldn’t matter.

Sure glad to hear it did so much for you though. I know it can get rid of depression, but also get rid of the fatigue people feel and brain fog is a major benefit.