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Suggest A Remedy For Sexual Problems After Taking Amitriptyline 100mg
I am 21 years old and have dealt with IBS-C for the past 2 years now. My gastroenterologist put me on Amitriptyline for the pain. I started at 5mg and have slowly worked up to the 100mg that I currently take every night. I recently went from 50mg to 100mg. After that bump, I gained 20 pounds (in about 2 months). I am also having some sexual side effects... I can not maintain an erection long enough to orgasm. And when I lose the erection I feel like I lose sensation as well. What can I do to help both of these issues, the weight gain and sexual side effects? Is there anything you recommend me taking for the sexual side effects? Thanks!
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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if Amitryptiline can not be reduced, get a diabetesrofile and lipid profile. Reduce weight and take sildenafil 1 hour before sex.
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa
if Amitryptiline can not be reduced, get a diabetesrofile and lipid profile. Reduce weight and take sildenafil 1 hour before sex.
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa
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