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Progivil and Sex Drive

deleted_user
deleted_user
Have any of you experienced a lower sex drive since being on Provigil? I started on 200 mg, and didn't notice too much of a difference but now I take 300-400 as needed. I see a huge difference, and so does my husband. We have only been married 3 months, and we don't have sex at all. I just don't know if it is me or the meds.
Please help.
AnjiQ
AnjiQ
I have not had that problem. Is that listed as one of the side effects. I thought it was the other way around??
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, my sex drive is low because I have hypogonadism (low testosterone) and I take Paxil. I certainly didn't see any improvement with Provigil, that's for sure! Good luck! I hope you find the info you need.
AnjiQ
AnjiQ
CHeck out Wellbutrin. It helps all forms of low sex drive.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks guys.

Anjiq-I have used Welbutrin in the past to quit smoking and it made me insane. I can not tolerate that medication at all.
AnjiQ
AnjiQ
Oh. Sorry. There are other drugs for low sex drive. I will look to see if I can find it again. I forgot the name of the one I saw when I was researching this. I have a problem taking SSRI antidepressants because of the sexual side effects.
AnjiQ
AnjiQ
Amantadine. This was for SSRI induced sexual dysfunction. ASk your doc. I'm sure there are others that are not stimulants.

You might also try taking the provigil in two doses instead of 1 if you don't already.

ALso, maybe it is the XL that you take and is staying in your system longer.???

When I was taking SSRI, I could miss a dose and have some relief from the side effect for that day. This might be an option??

Take care
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