Posted by Cece on February 17, 2001, at 12:45:38
In reply to neurontin and sex/ other anticonvulsant, posted by Lin on February 17, 2001, at 8:10:01
> Has anyone out there experienced sexual side effects while taking neurontin? I can't believe this, but I increased my lithium and added 1200 mg of neurontin at the same time, and now my libido is shot and it takes me forever to have an orgasm. Neurontin seems so benign given its side effect profile -- I can't believe this!!! IT is totally straining my relationship with my boyfriend, who I feel is pressuring me and who thinks that this loss of interest is all about him. I need an anti-seizure med because I have temporal lobe seizures. I wanted to try lamictal, but I am extremely afraid of the rash ( I am REALLY sensitive to medication). I may go back on Depakote, because I never had this side effect on it.
> LinHi Lin-
I'm also very sensitive to meds- check my post on "Lamictal dosing" to see how I got on it okay. I'm also on Neurontin which I didn't notice sexual side effects from, but then I already had them from other meds! I'm also menopausal- was already on regular hormone replacement, then asked my gyn to check my testosterone which turned out to be way low. Supplementing test. has made a huge difference for me sexually, and helped my energy level as well. Hormone imbalance/insufficiency can be an issue for anyone regardless of gender or age, so don't disregard if you're not menopausal. By the way, my speed re orgasm varies from time to time and always has (sometimes fast, sometimes very slow, sometimes not even possible)- this is normal for most people. Since I experience the same thing whether I'm having sex with myself or with a partner, I know for sure that it's not (always) about the relationship.
Good luck.
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