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Antidepressants and Sexual Problems
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 28, 2021 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Firstly I hate just about any kind of drug. As a former realtor and an elder care provider I am shocked to see the number of drugs being consumed by people in general.
Due to my aversion to popping pills for any ache and pain I have, unfortunately, not getting much help for my depression. As an 77 year old German woman I still have this idea that I should buckle down and stop bitching about my moods.
I have used antidepressants in the past, Prozac (madness), welbutrin, no help there, zoloft, so so.
The problem with all of these drugs, it seems, that I have decide between having NO libido or having less anxiety/ depression. Just because I am 77 years old I still like to engage in satisfying myself occasionally.
Any ideas what antidepressants have ledd effect on the libido?
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Hi @vihunt and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I agree with you and @dianrib that many medications cause side effects that can be undesirable. You will see that I moved your post to a conversation that is already discussing anti depressant medication and sexual side effects so that you can connect with the members who are having similar issues.
Are you currently on an anti-depressant that is causing you issues or have you stopped taking them?
I use Paxil to GREAT relief. 1 mg of Abilify takes away the rest of my winter depression. Amazing!
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All Drugs have side effects.Anxiety drugs have not helped me hardly at all. Too much stress, grief, worry etc.Daughter helps but I can't lean on her, she has her own problems. Son is a former drug addict now his new obsession is extreme radical talk. I have no mate or libido at 78 yrs old. Widow , 2 relatives have mental issues. Millions do. All the best to you 😘