Posted by pellmell on July 23, 2001, at 16:48:10
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and sexual disfunction? » pellmell, posted by MB on July 21, 2001, at 22:07:27
> So less nitric oxide = sexual side effects?
Nitric oxide is essential in producing an erection in men and clitoral swelling and lubrication in females. Viagra works somewhere along this pathway; I forget exactly where (anyone else know?).
So NO synthease inhibition probably doesn't affect libido or orgasm directly. But, of course, it helps to have an erection (of the penis or clitoris) if you're trying to have an orgasm, and a few frustrating nights with ah, malfunctioning equipment, can chill your libido. :/
-pm
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