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treating sexual dysfunction on SSRI's

treating sexual dysfunction on SSRI's

I work for a physician and have been hearing about treating sexual dysfunction on SSRI's with WEllbutrin.  Just wondering if you knew the dosing and directions for use.
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Dear KAG,

There are different strategies to treat SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction according to different available literatures. This includes the use of Wellbutrin, Buspar, Viagra, among others.
The addition of a low dose of Wellbutrin SR with current use of an efficacious SSRI has so far shown good results with no concomitant adverse effects. Please be advised that each case should be considered individually and must not have any contraindications in this type of combination therapy.

I advise a literature search in MEDLINE or other resources for a more scientific explanation.

Sincerely,

HFHS MD - RG

*KEYWORDS: SEX DYSFUNCTION
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well I had not heard that, but my doctor prescribed wellbutrin for another reason.I have to say it HAS increase my sex drive. I myself take 100Mg a day.
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Rebecca -

You are so lucky!  I, on the other hand, have been on Wellbutrin for ages and am now up to 450mg per day (the maximum dose) and have no sex life.  : (
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