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Sexual Dysfunction on Velafaxine or Effexor - get easier with time?

Asked: 14 Apr 2016 by John_Finan
Topics: effexor, lexapro, depression, venlafaxine, major depressive disorder, period, sexual dysfunction

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Starting at 75mg for two weeks now.

Due to move up to 150, but the sexual dysfunction is pretty intense.

Should this get easier after a period of time?

It was present on Lexapro, which I've just come off, but it's severity is just ridiculous on effexor.

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Inactive 14 Apr 2016

Talk to your doctor because theere are medications that can help with this as well as more neutral antidepressants.

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