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Can Anti Depression And Anxiety Medicines Cause Low Libido?
Question: I take ATIVAN .5mg (3 per day), WELBUTRIN XL 150 mg (1 per day), GABAPENTIN 300 mg (1 per day), OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg (1 per day) and MELOXICAM 15mg (1 per day) doctor told me that the anti depression and anxiety medicines can cause lack of sex drive. Is there any medication that can help with this adverse reaction?
Brief Answer:
low dose testosterone
Detailed Answer:
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Many different factors can have an effect on libido such as: (1)side effect of medication,
(2) depression and anxiety,
(3)vaginal dryness causing pain during intimacy,
(4)anemia,
(4)diabetes
It is possible that both the depression and the medication being used are affecting your libido.
At present there is still some research into how to effectively treat low female desire.
Some doctors prescribe low doses of testosterone , this is found to help some women.
You can consider speaking to your doctor about this option.
There are no other recommended medications at the moment.
In terms of possible natural treatments, the use of B supplements have been found to be effective in some women.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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