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Taking Antidepressants. Having Low Sex Drive. Will It Be Safe To Take Viagra?
Question: hello doctor i have low sex drive problem it happened as i took antidepressants now i have difficulty achieving orgasm and also it takes much time to get orgasm and orgasm is unjoyfull also i wanted to take viagra i have left antidepressants what you suggest for me.
Hi there,
Male Sexual drive (Libido) can be decreased by
1. Decreased hormone (Testosterone) level
2. Certain Medications (Anti hypertensives, Anti Depressants)
3. Stress
4. Any health problems.
5. Relationship issues
Viagra (Tab Sildenafil) is a prescription medicine which is given for erectile dysfunction and not for decreased desire.
The pleasure of orgasm depends on so many factors.
If you stopped taking Antidepressants based on your physician's advice, you can regain your libido by taking food supplements containing L - Arginine (Cap Nano Leo in India)
Hope I gave you an idea about your problem. I am available for follow up.
regards
Dr A XXXXXXX
Consultant In Reproductive & Sexual Medicine / Sexologist
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Republic of India
Life Member,
International Association of Sexual Medicine,
Indian Medical Association,
International AIDS Society, ‘
Indian Association for Sexology,
World Association for Sexual Health,
Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors & Therapists ,
Council of Sex Education and Parenthood International
Male Sexual drive (Libido) can be decreased by
1. Decreased hormone (Testosterone) level
2. Certain Medications (Anti hypertensives, Anti Depressants)
3. Stress
4. Any health problems.
5. Relationship issues
Viagra (Tab Sildenafil) is a prescription medicine which is given for erectile dysfunction and not for decreased desire.
The pleasure of orgasm depends on so many factors.
If you stopped taking Antidepressants based on your physician's advice, you can regain your libido by taking food supplements containing L - Arginine (Cap Nano Leo in India)
Hope I gave you an idea about your problem. I am available for follow up.
regards
Dr A XXXXXXX
Consultant In Reproductive & Sexual Medicine / Sexologist
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Republic of India
Life Member,
International Association of Sexual Medicine,
Indian Medical Association,
International AIDS Society, ‘
Indian Association for Sexology,
World Association for Sexual Health,
Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors & Therapists ,
Council of Sex Education and Parenthood International
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hello doctor i am in pakistan where can i buy this food suplement from and also please can you name that any kind of suplement or can you supply me this supplement.
and how much time it will take to regain my health.
i had eritcle dysnfuction i think i dont know what you are thinking for decreased desire my sex is not pleasureable and i dont have an agressive aproach towards sex with low and my penis doesnot is quite strong when i have strong feelings for sex and i feel like that it is more down or to be more up i have to put very much effor to gain the orgasm and orgasm is the last point and the orgasm is not that satisfactory as it should be.
and how much time it will take to regain my health.
i had eritcle dysnfuction i think i dont know what you are thinking for decreased desire my sex is not pleasureable and i dont have an agressive aproach towards sex with low and my penis doesnot is quite strong when i have strong feelings for sex and i feel like that it is more down or to be more up i have to put very much effor to gain the orgasm and orgasm is the last point and the orgasm is not that satisfactory as it should be.
Hi
Erectile dysfunction can occur due to psychological or physical or both factors.
Since you were using anti depressents, it can cause decrease in libido as well as orgasmic problems. Performance anxiety is another factor for causing erectile dysfunction.
I would suggest the following:
1. Involve yourself in anti stress activities like meditation, yoga and pranayama.
2. If these do not help, you can take Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like tadalafil can boost your confidence for erectile dysfunction. These are prescription drugs and I would suggest you see your physician for the same.
3. Sex Therapy: Sex Therapy is an effective method of desensitizing fear or performance anxiety. Sex Therapy can be provided by a Sexual Medicine consultant or Sex Therapist. Consider visiting at your location.
The food supplement (L-Arginine - Brand Name - Cap Nano Leo) which I suggested is for increasing your desire for sex.
I hope I have addressed your concerns in detail. Still, I would be available for follow ups.
Wish you healthy sexual life
regards
Dr A XXXXXXX
Erectile dysfunction can occur due to psychological or physical or both factors.
Since you were using anti depressents, it can cause decrease in libido as well as orgasmic problems. Performance anxiety is another factor for causing erectile dysfunction.
I would suggest the following:
1. Involve yourself in anti stress activities like meditation, yoga and pranayama.
2. If these do not help, you can take Phosphodiesterase inhibitors like tadalafil can boost your confidence for erectile dysfunction. These are prescription drugs and I would suggest you see your physician for the same.
3. Sex Therapy: Sex Therapy is an effective method of desensitizing fear or performance anxiety. Sex Therapy can be provided by a Sexual Medicine consultant or Sex Therapist. Consider visiting at your location.
The food supplement (L-Arginine - Brand Name - Cap Nano Leo) which I suggested is for increasing your desire for sex.
I hope I have addressed your concerns in detail. Still, I would be available for follow ups.
Wish you healthy sexual life
regards
Dr A XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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