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Why Antidepressants Kill Your Sex Drive ?

Can you imagine your sex drive is flagging and prescription antidepressants do nothing to help? Many people have sex drive problems and don't seek the help they need. But a little investigation reveals the real problem may be their antidepressants.

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Why Antidepressants Kill Your Sex Drive ?

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  1. WHY ANTIDEPRESSANTS KILL YOUR SEX DRIVE? www.draroras.com

  2. ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND SEX DRIVE Antidepressants are medications prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety. Most antidepressants are Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). These increase the level of serotonin in the body, which produces a calming effect. It further helps a person deal with symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, an increased level of serotonin interferes with sexual arousal and causes a low sex drive. It is also said that increased serotonin levels lead to decreased dopamine levels. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that is a happy hormone, and depleted levels of the same can further make sexual arousal more difficult. Therefore, antidepressants kill libido for men and women via these mechanisms www.draroras.com

  3. ANTIDEPRESSANTS CAN HAVE THESE SIDE EFFECTS IN MEN: Delayed orgasm Difficulty maintaining an erection Difficulty getting an erection Inability to orgasm SIDE EFFECTS IN WOMEN: Loss of sexual desire Lack of lubrication Vaginal dryness Delayed orgasm Painful sex ANTIDEPRESSANTS CAN HAVE OTHER EFFECTS FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN: Weight gain Sluggishness Dizziness Nausea www.draroras.com

  4. HOW TO IMPROVE LOW SEX DRIVE? If you are on antidepressants and want to improve your sex life, you must follow the steps. Depression and antidepressants can have similar symptoms, and the doctor must decide if low sex drive is due to depression or the medication. ADJUST YOUR DOSE Do not skip medication, and talk to your doctor. Inform him about the side effects and ask them if you can shift to a lower dosage. Changing your dose may take its own time to see any improvement, so be patient ADJUST YOUR DOSE Do not skip medication, and talk to your doctor. Inform him about the side effects and ask them if you can shift to a lower dosage. Changing your dose may take its own time to see any improvement, so be patient www.draroras.com

  5. CHANGING MEDICINE: If lowering the dose does not help you, and you cannot manage the side effects, it might be time to pay a visit to your sexologist. You can ask your doctor to switch the medication. The doctor will help you get off the present medication and go on to the next. The doctor may ask you to evaluate your health and notice any new symptoms. It might take a while to adjust to the new medicine, and your doctor will do the best for you. You can also ask your doctor to prescribe supplements that can help the cause. WORK ON YOURSELF There is no looking back when you take charge of your life. The moment you decide to change things for yourself, you can. Work on yourself by eating right, exercising, and learning ways to cope with stress. Get ample sleep every night and stay away from drinking and smoking. Talk to your partner and understand their feelings while expressing yours. Get into therapy if you feel the need. Enjoy time with your partner and work on strengthening your relationship. www.draroras.com

  6. BOTTOM LINE Antidepressants can kill low libido, among other side effects. It can affect everyone, and it is a natural reaction to stop the medication abruptly. However, it can do more harm than good. Antidepressants cannot be withdrawn without a doctor’s approval and supervision. Please talk to your doctor about low sex drive to find the right way to deal with it. www.draroras.com

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