Sex / Pornography Addiction Support Group

Sexual addiction, also sometimes called sexual compulsion, is a form of psychological addiction to sexual intercourse and other sexual behavior.

2,366 Members
5,714 Posts
0 Online
Addiction & Recovery
/ Sex / Pornography Addiction Support Group

Can medications make SA worse?

deleted_user
deleted_user
I was wondering, have any of you had any experience with medications worsening sa issues? My sa husband has been on a horrible combination of drugs that seem to have made this addiction worse (Cymbalta, Adderal, Rozeram, Abilify, and Mirapex). He decided to quit the Cymbalta and Abilify (without talking to a doc) and when I looked up the Mirapex (for RLS) it has lawsuits against it for compulsive behaviour issues. Anyone else have experience with these drugs and side effects?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry, I haven't tried any of those medications. I've only tried certain depression medications. Prozac really does effect performance sexually. I'm on Wellbutrin now, which hasn't effected my libido at all, which it's not supposed to. It's supposed to be a good assistant with quitting smoking, too - not that I know. Either way, if it stops you from doing one thing, maybe it helps you control the other, too. LOL
deleted_user
deleted_user
this sounds like a discussion your husband should have with his doctor or pharmacist. Medications affect all of us differently. Does your husband think medications are an issue for him? If not, there isn't much you can do, except take care of yourself work on your own codependency issues.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i know i have an addictive nature in general...and i feel like that might be why.
Someone else i was close with had OCD and a sex/porn addiction [was on ridilin growing up]

=/ i do agree wit what martyria has said
deleted_user
deleted_user
My husband is on Effexor and Lithium. The Lithium really slows down his libido. Which made a nice drop in the amount of time he uses masturbating. The bad part is though, it also affects his orgasms, sometimes he can't even feel it, but depending on how strong your addiction is (or dangerous) it can be well worth it, especially while going thru the beginning phases of recovery.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: kisses2016
    7992
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: Rizen
    2575
    I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...