Are anti-depressants killing the libido (82)
isseymiyakeSan Jose, California USA5 Threads 31 Postsanybody has coments or experiences about this? 
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Dont know, dont take them....sorry...
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I have been on them to treat my Seasonal Affective Disorder for the past 5 years and they have had no effect like that on me 
I do know that in some cases it can happen, but then again depression can also have that effect.
I do know that in some cases it can happen, but then again depression can also have that effect.
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isseymiyake: anybody has coments or experiences about this?
YES THEY DO. I don't have personal experience of this, but you can ask your doctor which are the ones that have most effect, or go on a site that deals about loss of libido, and you will find a lot about how these interact with loss of libido, you might even find the brand name of the medicines listed there.
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I dont know about anti-depressants isseymiyake (can i just say that the aftershave is gorgeous)its chocolate thats killing mine..
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isseymiyake: no more quikies
I never had quickies..... now all I have are 'longies'
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isseymiyake: no more quikies
unless you call a 'quickie' an hour and then have to say:
'NO..... I do NOT wish to thingybob, dammit!'
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isseymiyake: anybody has coments or experiences about this?
Like all drugs, anti-depressants have side effects. Unless it's St. John's Wort.
Also, anti-depressants differ, and the drug needs to be matched with the person's chemistry. So I would say it could be possible, if the person reports a dramatic change in libido pre and post commencement of meds.
Another factor is if the person takes multiple medications, complicating the side effects factor.
People forget that other drugs such as the contraceptive pill, has also been linked to reduced libido in some women.
Essentially, anything's possible, if one takes prescription drugs.
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venere08: Like all drugs, anti-depressants have side effects. Unless it's St. John's Wort.
Also, anti-depressants differ, and the drug needs to be matched with the person's chemistry. So I would say it could be possible, if the person reports a dramatic change in libido pre and post commencement of meds.
Another factor is if the person takes multiple medications, complicating the side effects factor.
People forget that other drugs such as the contraceptive pill, has also been linked to reduced libido in some women.
Essentially, anything's possible, if one takes prescription drugs.
Also, anti-depressants differ, and the drug needs to be matched with the person's chemistry. So I would say it could be possible, if the person reports a dramatic change in libido pre and post commencement of meds.
Another factor is if the person takes multiple medications, complicating the side effects factor.
People forget that other drugs such as the contraceptive pill, has also been linked to reduced libido in some women.
Essentially, anything's possible, if one takes prescription drugs.
And St John' Wort can have dangerous side effects too I'm told.......... like it it very bad for either the kidneys or the liver.......... nothing is totally 100% safe..... not even natural medications.
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RobertC2: And St John' Wort can have dangerous side effects too I'm told.......... like it it very bad for either the kidneys or the liver.......... nothing is totally 100% safe..... not even natural medications.
Told by whom?
It is the preferred anti depressant in Europe and England, because it has the same effect as lab anti-depressants, for mild to moderate depression, without harmful side effects.
As with all things, quality is key. To make a blanket statement like that Robert is not wise, without backed up evidence.
I do know that literature reports that St John's Wort is contraindicated for use with certain pain relief medication.
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venere08: Told by whom?
It is the preferred anti depressant in Europe and England, because it has the same effect as lab anti-depressants, for mild to moderate depression, without harmful side effects.
As with all things, quality is key. To make a blanket statement like that Robert is not wise, without backed up evidence.
I do know that literature reports that St John's Wort is contraindicated for use with certain pain relief medication.
It is the preferred anti depressant in Europe and England, because it has the same effect as lab anti-depressants, for mild to moderate depression, without harmful side effects.
As with all things, quality is key. To make a blanket statement like that Robert is not wise, without backed up evidence.
I do know that literature reports that St John's Wort is contraindicated for use with certain pain relief medication.
Even my pharmacist (obviously qualified) said that St John's Wort can be dangerous even though he himself sells it. I forget the exact details and that's why I said 'kidney or liver' and I said 'I'd heard' so it was obvious I wasn't quoting from any research paper.
I didn't make a blanket statement as far as I know.
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venere08: Told by whom?
It is the preferred anti depressant in Europe and England, because it has the same effect as lab anti-depressants, for mild to moderate depression, without harmful side effects.
As with all things, quality is key. To make a blanket statement like that Robert is not wise, without backed up evidence.
I do know that literature reports that St John's Wort is contraindicated for use with certain pain relief medication.
It is the preferred anti depressant in Europe and England, because it has the same effect as lab anti-depressants, for mild to moderate depression, without harmful side effects.
As with all things, quality is key. To make a blanket statement like that Robert is not wise, without backed up evidence.
I do know that literature reports that St John's Wort is contraindicated for use with certain pain relief medication.
Excuse me... what's your backed-up evidence?
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RobertC2: Excuse me... what's your backed-up evidence?
Consult a doctor or an herbalist before using St.-John's-wort.
If you are pregnant or lactating or taking any other anti-depressants like Prozac, check with your physician before taking St. John's wort. It is not effective for severe depression, and no one should stop taking any prescribed medications for depression without proper medical care.
High blood pressure, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. In the fair-skinned, it can exacerbate sunburn and cause blistering after sun exposure.
Avoid the following substances when using St.-John's-wort: Amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine; amphetamines; asthma inhalants; beer, coffee, wine; chocolate, fava beans, salami, smoked or pickled foods, and yogurt; cold or hay fever medicines; diet pills; narcotics; nasal decongestants. They all contain chemicals that react adversely to hypericin, causing high blood pressure and nausea.
Avoid exposure to the sun during treatment, it can cause heightened sun sensitivity when taken in large amounts.
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RobertC2: http://www.personalhealthzone.com/stjohnswort.html
Consult a doctor or an herbalist before using St.-John's-wort.
If you are pregnant or lactating or taking any other anti-depressants like Prozac, check with your physician before taking St. John's wort. It is not effective for severe depression, and no one should stop taking any prescribed medications for depression without proper medical care.
High blood pressure, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. In the fair-skinned, it can exacerbate sunburn and cause blistering after sun exposure.
Avoid the following substances when using St.-John's-wort: Amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine; amphetamines; asthma inhalants; beer, coffee, wine; chocolate, fava beans, salami, smoked or pickled foods, and yogurt; cold or hay fever medicines; diet pills; narcotics; nasal decongestants. They all contain chemicals that react adversely to hypericin, causing high blood pressure and nausea.
Avoid exposure to the sun during treatment, it can cause heightened sun sensitivity when taken in large amounts.
Consult a doctor or an herbalist before using St.-John's-wort.
If you are pregnant or lactating or taking any other anti-depressants like Prozac, check with your physician before taking St. John's wort. It is not effective for severe depression, and no one should stop taking any prescribed medications for depression without proper medical care.
High blood pressure, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. In the fair-skinned, it can exacerbate sunburn and cause blistering after sun exposure.
Avoid the following substances when using St.-John's-wort: Amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine; amphetamines; asthma inhalants; beer, coffee, wine; chocolate, fava beans, salami, smoked or pickled foods, and yogurt; cold or hay fever medicines; diet pills; narcotics; nasal decongestants. They all contain chemicals that react adversely to hypericin, causing high blood pressure and nausea.
Avoid exposure to the sun during treatment, it can cause heightened sun sensitivity when taken in large amounts.
Considering ALL the side effects and things like coffe and wine you shouldn't take while taking St John's Wort maybe YOU should be careful before saying how pigging wonderful it is!
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RobertC2: Even my pharmacist (obviously qualified) said that St John's Wort can be dangerous even though he himself sells it. I forget the exact details and that's why I said 'kidney or liver' and I said 'I'd heard' so it was obvious I wasn't quoting from any research paper.
I didn't make a blanket statement as far as I know.
I didn't make a blanket statement as far as I know.
I have read that it can be bad for the liver, but then anything, even so called health pills like vitamins can be dangerous.
I´d still rather try a herbal remedy first than prescription drugs though if I was depressed.
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RobertC2: Excuse me... what's your backed-up evidence?
My reading on the topic. I have to with my work.
I do accept that research can reveal new information overnight, it's just I haven't heard any, and I need to keep up to date on these things. And I have close contact with one herbal manufacturer here in Adelaide, A German woman, world known.
But please, if there is evidence to what you say, I really would and do need to know about it.
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isseymiyake: anybody has coments or experiences about this?
I find personally that high libido definately zaps depression..
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Women kill mine....
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RobertC2: http://www.personalhealthzone.com/stjohnswort.html
Consult a doctor or an herbalist before using St.-John's-wort.
If you are pregnant or lactating or taking any other anti-depressants like Prozac, check with your physician before taking St. John's wort. It is not effective for severe depression, and no one should stop taking any prescribed medications for depression without proper medical care.
High blood pressure, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. In the fair-skinned, it can exacerbate sunburn and cause blistering after sun exposure.
Avoid the following substances when using St.-John's-wort: Amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine; amphetamines; asthma inhalants; beer, coffee, wine; chocolate, fava beans, salami, smoked or pickled foods, and yogurt; cold or hay fever medicines; diet pills; narcotics; nasal decongestants. They all contain chemicals that react adversely to hypericin, causing high blood pressure and nausea.
Avoid exposure to the sun during treatment, it can cause heightened sun sensitivity when taken in large amounts.
Consult a doctor or an herbalist before using St.-John's-wort.
If you are pregnant or lactating or taking any other anti-depressants like Prozac, check with your physician before taking St. John's wort. It is not effective for severe depression, and no one should stop taking any prescribed medications for depression without proper medical care.
High blood pressure, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, and vomiting. In the fair-skinned, it can exacerbate sunburn and cause blistering after sun exposure.
Avoid the following substances when using St.-John's-wort: Amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine; amphetamines; asthma inhalants; beer, coffee, wine; chocolate, fava beans, salami, smoked or pickled foods, and yogurt; cold or hay fever medicines; diet pills; narcotics; nasal decongestants. They all contain chemicals that react adversely to hypericin, causing high blood pressure and nausea.
Avoid exposure to the sun during treatment, it can cause heightened sun sensitivity when taken in large amounts.
Was that study funded by a drug company by any chance?????
And yes, I did state it has been shown as effective as manufactured anti-depressants, for mild to moderate depression. Not severe dep.
Let's not forget that most people who take anti-depressants have had to trial more than one such drug, because of either adverse severe effects or no effect at all.
All I know is that if I were to be prescribed a medication which had an equivalent in nature, even aspirin, I would choose Nature any day.
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ogdensburgbabe: I find personally that high libido definately zaps depression..
It certainly takes one's mind off 'things'!
Only one problem............I can't make love 24/7....... can just about manage 8/24 but after a few days I'm pretty damn worn out and then I get even more depressed!
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