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Posted by neo on September 20, 2004, at 11:41:11
Hi, one simple question:
Just like AD, could a prolonged and continued use of Benzo cause loss/reduce of libido (less sex desire) or could numb emotions and feelings?
I'm on clormetildiazepam (long life BDZ) since 1 year and i suffer of those disease.
I thought they could be caused by depression .... but now i'm not completely sure!
Thanx for your share.
Neo
Posted by mcp on September 20, 2004, at 13:20:30
In reply to BENZO's (BDZ) prolonged use and sex/emotions., posted by neo on September 20, 2004, at 11:41:11
I have been on Ativan for years and it never messed with my libido. THe emotions thing is tricky because I was drowning myself in alcohol until 10 months ago, so I don't think I could answer that until I have more sobriety under me and until I get fully clear of the cocktail of crap(Depakote, Zyprexa, Lexapro) that they had me on.
> Hi, one simple question:
> Just like AD, could a prolonged and continued use of Benzo cause loss/reduce of libido (less sex desire) or could numb emotions and feelings?
> I'm on clormetildiazepam (long life BDZ) since 1 year and i suffer of those disease.
> I thought they could be caused by depression .... but now i'm not completely sure!
> Thanx for your share.
> Neo
>
>
Posted by Glydin on September 20, 2004, at 21:42:38
In reply to BENZO's (BDZ) prolonged use and sex/emotions., posted by neo on September 20, 2004, at 11:41:11
> Hi, one simple question:
> Just like AD, could a prolonged and continued use of Benzo cause loss/reduce of libido (less sex desire) or could numb emotions and feelings?
I use a benzo and have used it long term. I have not noticed these effects. The question of could this happen I think would vary person to person. Discussion with your doctor and maybe lowering your dose could help.
Posted by Jasmineneroli on September 20, 2004, at 23:36:26
In reply to Re: BENZO's (BDZ) prolonged use and sex/emotions., posted by Glydin on September 20, 2004, at 21:42:38
Hello: I use Klonopin and have not noticed those side effects. In fact, I felt a little more disinhibited at first, and more at ease sexually, since my anxiety had been interfering before.
I have not heard that this is a side effect of benzo's, but it may well indicate depression.
Good luck.
Jas
Posted by neo on September 21, 2004, at 17:44:16
In reply to BENZO's (BDZ) prolonged use and sex/emotions., posted by neo on September 20, 2004, at 11:41:11
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