This Topic is Archived
BW2639 (original poster member #34875) posted at 1:56 PM on Monday, September 16th, 2013
I have heard enough on here to know that Prozac ( and all SSRI for that matter) inhibit libido and maybe even inhibit orgasm. Does this effect ever subside or does it ever even lessen ? My Fww is now on Prozac and though her libido seems to be intact, she can't climax. Does it affect all women this way ?
Kelany ( member #34755) posted at 2:10 PM on Monday, September 16th, 2013
Most SSRI's do have this effect. Sometimes doctors will prescribe Wellbutrin along side to help counteract this, but I'm not sure how effective it is for women. My husband is on Effexor and Wellbutrin together. The Wellbutrin is mainly because the Effexor messed with his ability to climax. The Wellbutrin helps.
I'm on Lexapro and I do have difficulty, well okay, I can't through penetrative sex at all, but I can other ways. I've been on a SSRI for 14 months now and it's been the same, no change. YAY for me.
BS - Me
SA/FWH Him
DDay 1 - Jul 11
DDay 2 - Jul 12
R Dec 12
Former 80s Icon wishful thinking
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 2:15 PM on Monday, September 16th, 2013
This is a common side effect unfortunately. Many women find the issue is lessened or resolved after being on the meds for an extended period of time (greater than 3 months). However....If it is effecting your libido, and sexual gratification, that can be depressing in and of itself.
There are other antidepressants out there, that don't have that effect, and are old, and have been around forever. Elavil or amitryptilline being the first one that comes to mind.
If she is not reaching her climax in traditional methods, you should certainly consider other methods, like Sam says. However if she still can't then call the Dr.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
Gr8Lady ( member #36307) posted at 2:16 PM on Monday, September 16th, 2013
I can't give a testimonial on Prozac, but do know a close friend of mine was helped tremendously with depression with antidepressant but could not orgasm. Ultimately went off the med for that reason. This has been several years, surely there is some alternative that won't have the same side effect
BS: Me (70yo)FWH: HIM (72 yo)) serial infidelities over past 35 years
DD: Multiple unconfirmed until 2013
friends wife lasting 10 years. TT over a
year a year. Now his health is declining,
among the lack of communication.
BW2639 (original poster member #34875) posted at 3:49 PM on Monday, September 16th, 2013
Thank you all for responses. And Yes, tushnurse, it is very depressing. It makes me wonder if its just me that she can't have orgasm with ( by any means) or was it OM too? ....guess that's another question I'll have to ask
This Topic is Archived
