Bipolar medications without sexual side effects?
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As I'm sure you know, every med has different effects with everyone.Your best bet would be to talk with your psychiatrist and be honest with him.
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what exactly is a sexual side effect? We've all heard it in the ads, but it is marketing gobbly-****. What does it mean in your case? You just aren't in the mood?
Well, I am a 30 yo woman who's dealt with this illness for over 15 years. I am currently on Lexapro, which seems to work well, but UNFORTUNATELY there are NO psych meds that have NO side effects on your sexual appetite. They all interfere with your Dopamine & Seratonin & hormone levels, which in turn, effect your sexual appetite. I've been on TONS of psych meds & all of them had some kind of effect, but the newer meds seem to be better, with less side effects overall. I'm not sure if you see a psychiatrist or therapist, but if so, talk to them seriously about your concerns, they will listen (hopefully)! Depakote, Lithium, Paxil & those kinds of meds will effect your sex drive even more. Talk to your Dr. about Lexapro, Buspar, Wellbutrin. They may be a better alternative for you. There are professional journals that talk about these meds, look em up.
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