How do I conteract the sexual side effects of Norco / Hydrodone?

19 Aug 2006

This is a common side effect from long term opiate use.Opiates can lower men's testosterone levels leaving them with little or no libido.Have you ever heard of a horny heroin addict,no,me either lol.Anyway,go to your doctor and have your bio-available testosterone checked.He can order you viagra while you wait for the results.If it comes back that you need testosterone replacement treatment (TRT) then the doctor will start you on a dose of testosterone.Good luck... Dave:)

21 Aug 2006

Viagra and opiates are fine to take together.Most of the viagra ordered is for guys who have trouble achieving an erection due to their pain killer.Opiates cause a drop in testosterone and that's one of the reasons men have trouble.There is also urinary retention that stops a man from achieving orgasim.Due I need to keep going.Go ahead and take the viagra... Dave

21 Aug 2006

Do opiates cause a drop in the testosterone of females too then? What other undesirable effects like that do they have?

Jesus Christ will help you through. -Betsy

22 Aug 2006

Yes,I know some women that take a very small dose of testosterone.Opiates will and do effect women's ability to achieve orgasim just like men... Dave:)

24 Aug 2006

I have taken a very small dosage of testosterone combined with vitamin B12 for several years due to a low sex drive, caused not by opiates but by antidepressants! Since my doc told me years ago I'd have to be on the Zoloft for the rest of my life, my gyn told me about the shots! Well, after 6 weeks, it kicked in and I knew in a very small way what it was like for men with a strong sex drive!! Since the use of opiates seems not to interfere with my ability to have orgasm, I guess it's the testosterone that does it!

Will I ever stop the T-shots?? Hell no!![