paxil sex

Hi JDEL:That is one of the side effects of Paxil, so you may want to talk to your doc about what you can take that won't do that. I take Paxil also, but I'm currently partnerless so for me it doesn't matter, but if and when I do enter into another relationship I'll switch!Good luck. Jean------------------

It's really a classic Catch 22. Paxil was one of the most-effective drugs I've ever used for anxiety and depression, but taking it I gained 30 pounds, lost all sex drive and became inorgasmic. For these reasons I gave it up. Several months later the weight had dropped right off and one of the other problems resolved itself, but I started perimenopause around that time, and my libido never came back! Luckily my husband is a somewhat older man with health problems of his own, or our marriage would have suffered alot. We're both pretty happy with friendship, cuddling and "once in a blue moon."

Hi Zig:Sorry to hear that. I'm almost at menopause too. I had hot flashes today -- I was sooo mad! Those are the first ones in months. Jean------------------

Hi there,I've been one of the people complaining (alot) lately about the sex/paxil thing. I really found paxil to be a HUGE help with my IBS/anxiety problems but that damn sex thing just got in the way (newly engaged, early 30's). I asked my therapist what the alternatives are, and he wrote an Rx for xanax for the panic, but it's just not the same as taking the paxil. I have heard that serazone (or maybe serzone) is a good alternative and doesn't have the sexual side effects, but I have not confirmed that at this point.You may want to give Xanax or Librax a try for the anxiety, at least you'll have some of your sex life back.

Hi, this is the other person who complains alot about the sex/drug thing. Ok, I've tried Librax, did nothing for the depression /anxiety attacks,and now on Trezadone,which has Killed my sex life. I have no idea how to get it back. This is putting a lot of pressure on my relationship. (only been together a little over a year) He's understanding, but this is making me Very sad. (I use to be Very crazy just 2 years ago, now nothing) I don't even think about it any more. Help!, my doc's don't know what to do either.(therapist and GI) I don't know if it has to do with a tramatic event that happened 2 years ago or not..any advise would help me..Very sad these days..but I always put a smile on anyway..(don't want people to really know how sad I am)thanks lisa..

Hey Christine,I take Elavil also and have noticed my sex drive going downhill continuously. But that pretty much started when this whole IBS thing did anyways. Unfortunately I'm 23 and have been married just 2 1/2 years. Luckily my husband is very understanding and knows that sometimes "private time" is just not an option. However, I haven't had any problems with orgasms. I've been on the Elavil about a year so I'm not sure if that's not long enough to be fully affected or if I'm just lucky because of my age.

jean g, Thanks for responding to my post! Iam also without any partner or companions at the present,but Iam concerned what long term effects Paxil may have on me especially in this area. Iam also a comabat veteran and I have giving up everthing there is to give up and someday I hope to be in a relationship and I do not want that also to be gone! I talked to my doctor a few days ago about this and he suggested Mirtazapine(Remeron) or getting something like Viagra to counter the problem. Of coarse Viagra is only good for when you are planning on having sex. Thanks again. jdel------------------