March 27th
2008
10:13 PM
My husband started taking Simvastatin about 6 weeks ago. Since taking it he has been experiencing sexual problems. Is this related to the drug? It has never been an issue before.
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October 24th
2007
7:10 PM
I had the Mirena IUD inserted on October 10th. I had it switched from the copper IUD because I was spotting dark brown blood prior to my period, so my gyno recommended the switch. I spotted for the rest of the day, then stopped for two days, then began what I would call my period, since I was due for it later that week anyway. I am still bleeding, but I'd like to believe I'm nearing the end, since it seems to be lightening up. I expected my period to be fairly long after insertion.
The day after insertion, I experienced severe itching and swelling down there, and decided that I must have a yeast infection, but both symptoms are listed as side effects on the sheet I got from my pharmacy. I treated the infection, but still itch from time to time... I'm wondering if it's the hormones in the IUD.
On the weekend of October 19th, I lost my appetite, my sex drive, all sense of sexual pleasure and my ability to acheive orgasm. I ate three meals all weekend long, and only because I felt that I should eat, not because I was hungry. Sexually, I felt friction and not much else. Upon trying to climax 4 seperate times over the course of the weekend, I failed at all 4 attempts and all I got from my efforts was sore muscles, frustration and tears from being so upset by it. I have never experienced problems with sex or climaxing in the 14 years I've been with my husband. However, a couple of days before insertion, we had had sex and it was fabulous, as always. I climax every time we have sex, so it's been very upsetting.
I weighed myself today, just out of curiosity, and since the insertion, I've lost 7 lbs. I'm not dieting, not exercising, not even trying to lose any weight.
Upon calling my gyno and discussing my symptoms with her assistant, I was told that it couldn't be the Mirena, because the amount of hormones in it are so minute that they wouldn't affect anything outside of the uterus. I was told that something else in my life must be causing my sexual problems. !!! I don't think so! The IUD is the only thing that has changed in the past 2 weeks! And how do you explain a sudden loss of 7 lbs??? She didn't want to say it straight out, but she was trying to tell me it was all in my head.
I've had sex again since my failed attempts, and it's getting better, as is my appetite, so I'm hoping that my body is simply adjusting to the new IUD and getting used to the hormones. I have not been on any medication or hormones in the past two years, as I've been pregnant and then breastfeeding, so it might be quite a shock to my system.
If my inability to acheive climax continues, I am going ot have the IUD removed and have another copper IUD put in. My sex life isn't worth this.
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January 29th
2007
1:53 PM
Impotence, etc:
I have been on Geodon for about 8 months to treat my schizophrenia. It has given me sexual dysfunction: decreased libido, impotence, decreased sensation and excitement, and premature ejaculation. I did not have these problems before I started antipsychotic medicine. I had my testosterone and prolactin levels checked and they are normal, so it is most likely the medicine. I am rather angry that I wasn't warned that this could happen from my medicines.
Other side effects I have experienced are dizziness and teeth clenching. The dizziness went away after my dose was increased to 120 mg. The teeth clenching went away after a few months. Geodon also seems to have affected my sleep. I would sleep about 12 hours a night. However, the long sleeping has decreased over the months to about 9 hours of sleep per night.
Despite these side effects, the Geodon has successfully treated my hallucinating and delusions. I occasionally experience anhedonia and it isn't clear yet whether or not the Geodon treats this. It certainly doesn't treat it on a lower dose. I hope this information is helpful to other people.
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December 1th
2006
6:23 PM
I have been on Lisinopril for 8 years, and I have an occasional cough maybe once a day or 2 days. My B/P has been under control always. I have no other problems with it, I also don't have any sexual problems, and sometimes I drink my beers, and take my daily walks. Thanks LISINOPRIL
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August 25th
2005
10:25 PM
i have been taking xanax for about 14 months now, and lately i have been having some sexual problems, not able to reach an orgasim no long how long me and my wife try, and if i only miss my dose which is 3mg a day i start feeling hot all over and start sweating and start feeling like im going to just lose it at anytime. but as far as the effect the drug has on my nerves problems and everyday panic , it WAS and STILL a life SAVIOR!!!!!!!!!!!
jody
January 2th
2005
12:04 PM
i have a question; my husband has been on Coreg about ayear; any sexual problems? He started on Linsionpril 2-3 months ago too; we have no sex life; and he does not want to take anything to help with that. Been married less than 2yrs; I am going crazy..
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February 6th
2004
10:00 AM
i have just returned home from the doctor with a prescription for 10mg a day of citalopram hydrobromide. as someone who researches drugs online be4 i take them, i am shocked to read of the side effects. greater tendency for suicide and sexual problems, skay and feeling weird. can anyone help me with advice be4 i start taking them?>. my doctor offered me time off work, would this be a good idea while my body gets used to the new drug?
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Yaz (1) Geodon (1) Celexa (1) Xanax (1) Coreg (1) Simvastatin (1) Lisinopril (1) Propranolol Hydrochloride (1) Mirena (1)
June 16th
2008
8:54 PM
i've been on Yaz for 4 months. My doctor switched me, trying to correct what he thought was vaginal dryness caused by ortho tri cyclen lo. It wasn't at all. I've had the same sexual problems.
But, I've had a horrible time with Yaz. My period has been all messed up. My period usually comes one day, and is horribly heavy for one day. I mean, like gushing heavy. Then it turns brown for the next 5 days, sometimes longer.
Also, my moods have been weird. I have random mood swings now. Where I want to cry at one point for no reason, then I go back to normal. But, today was the last straw. On my way to work, I felt a random crying spell come over me. Then it turned into depressed that made me want to kill myself. So, I'm assuming the mood altering parts in the pill are similar to anti depressants, and made me feel suicidal.
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