Prozac And Sex

Prozac And Sex

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“I was raped by my ex-boyfriend on Prozac.”
After hearing the reports that a drug like Prozac can produce unwanted sexual side effects, I was surprised to be raped by my ex-boyfriend who had been taking prescription Prozac for at least a couple of years. We had broken up and were attempting to do the “friend thing” by talking about our differences and maintaining some form of connection.
When I met with his mother (who I had befriended before our relationship) after our break up and my rape experience, she asked me if he was ever pushy or inappropriate with me sexually, which indicated to me she knew he had this tendency of behavior.
I also realize that many factors impact a person who rapes, but I can’t help but wonder if there is some relationship between Prozac and his sexual behavior.
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Briefly, what are the effects of Prozac on libido?
Prozac can affect each person's libido differently, ranging from significant and noticeable change to no change at all. However the general trend is that rather than sparking spontaneous sexual escapades, Prozac has been associated with a decreased libido, difficulty in reaching orgasm, and for some men, difficulty maintaining erections. Between feast and famine, the leaning would be toward famine. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the class of drugs to which Prozac belongs, often do cause sexual complications. But, it doesn't have to be that way.
If taking Prozac, and concerend about sexual side effects, health care providers can modify dosage to lessen the libido-decreasing effects of Prozac. A provider may also be able to prescribe a medication to combat this unwanted side effect. Antidepressants like Wellbutrin or Remeron are not part of the SSRI family, are not known to cause sexual side effects, and could be an option — a prescribing health care provider will have the best information.
To discuss treatment of depression or anxiety, make an appointment with a mental health care specialist, or talk to a health care provider for a referral. For more information and tips on coping with the side effects of antidepressants, check out the Mayo Clinic . In addition, the related Q&A's linked may also shed some light on other ways to deal with this phenomenon.
Many medications can have unwanted side effects. It's smart for consumers to learn about the range of possible side effects for a given medication, so that together with a provider they can make educated choices.
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"My libido is down and I've recently started taking Prozac (Fluoxetine). Are the two related?"
Yes, decreased libido or sex drive is a very common side effect of this popular drug. In fact, 11% of patients, both male and female, reported this symptom. There are several other side effects of Prozac in women as well.
You might consider switching to Zoloft. It has a lower side effect profile, overall. Although it does still have the problems with decreased libido, it is possible to get around this because it stays in the body a shorter amount of time it is possible to take a "drug holiday." If you discontinue the drug for a weekend (2-4 days), your normal sex drive and response will return, quickly. The drug can be resumed after short periods without a loss of clinical effectiveness.
Prozac is used in depression and obsessive/compulsive disorders . Both of these are more common in women, so it is more likely women will be on the drug.
Infrequent is defined as 1 out of 100 (or 1%) to 1 out of 1000 (.1%):
Leukorrhea (white or yellow discharge from the vagina)
Menorrhagia (Excessive menstrual bleeding)
Rare was defined less than 1 out of 1000 (.1%):
Abortion (spontaneous loss of a pregnancy or conception)
Dyspareunia (Pain during intercourse)
Lactation (Milk production from the breasts)
Hypomenorrhea (Decreased menstrual bleeding)
Metrorrhagia (bleeding between periods)
Salpingitis (Inflammation of the Fallopian tubes, which carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus)
Prozac is a Class B drug for pregnancy. That means that the drug should be taken in pregnancy only if it is clearly needed. Inform your doctor is you are, plan to be, or do become pregnant on Prozac. The same applies to breastfeeding.
APA Reference Staff, H.
(2021, December 21). Prozac: Side Effects for Women, HealthyPlace. Retrieved
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