Posted by jedi on July 14, 2010, at 0:42:13
In reply to MAOIs and Sex- Is it possible?, posted by bearfan on July 13, 2010, at 17:42:27
> I've had some kind of sexual dysfunction in virtually all antidepressant treatments i've tried. Over long term, it just made me less interested in it at all. I am thinking about trying a MAOI instead. Is Parnate (a popular choice)free from most sexual side effects (ie sustaining an erection, no orgasm, low libido)? My depression is moderate to mild, but I do have trouble with assertiveness and social anxiety. I've also tried a stimulant with an ssri, but I didn't like the overstimulated feeling often (do maois do that)?
Hi Bearfan,
I am a large male and am currently on 60mg of Nardil daily. When I get above this level then orgasm is very difficult for me. Libido is not the problem, but for me - at dosages above 60mg, then ejaculation is delayed or absent.Parnate will have less sexual side effects, but if you do not like the stimulated feeling, then it might not be for you. IMHO, Nardil is still the gold standard for treatment resistant, atypical depression with social anxiety. The lower the dosage the less are the sexual side effects. So take the lowest dose that will relieve your symptoms.
Good Luck,
Jedi
Jedi
Treatment resistant, atypical, double depression with social anxiety.
Nardil + clonazepam
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