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Teenager. On Effexor. History Of Sending Inappropriate Messages On FB. Will Use Of Effexor Impact Sexual Fantasies?
Hi. I'm just wondering if effexor can cause a 19 year old man to lose his better judgement in the area of sexual fantasies. I'm talking about my son, who has sent some inappropriate messages to girls on fb and by text. He would never do any such thing face to face. Of course, hiding behind a screen makes that kind of thing easier but the fact that he knows better and still did it makes me wonder if the anti-depressant he is on has anything to do with it.
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
hello!
effexor i.e. Velnafaxine dosent casue these side efects.
from the details you have mentioned, its clear, he is doing it consciously, may be to get rid of his sexual impulses which are very common in this age.
but plese educate him about the hazards moral as well as legal.
if the habit persists ,please show him to a psychiatrist for this matter also, some drugs what we use to treat obsessions may help him and some psychotherapeutic exercises can also benefit him.secondly if the Velnafaxine is given only for Depression, other Antidepressants can be tried instead which can control his sexual obsessions and impulsivity too.
hope this helps you.
effexor i.e. Velnafaxine dosent casue these side efects.
from the details you have mentioned, its clear, he is doing it consciously, may be to get rid of his sexual impulses which are very common in this age.
but plese educate him about the hazards moral as well as legal.
if the habit persists ,please show him to a psychiatrist for this matter also, some drugs what we use to treat obsessions may help him and some psychotherapeutic exercises can also benefit him.secondly if the Velnafaxine is given only for Depression, other Antidepressants can be tried instead which can control his sexual obsessions and impulsivity too.
hope this helps you.
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