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Posted by JonW on January 2, 2003, at 10:24:44
Has anyone treated the cognitive difficulties of SSRIs or any other med with Ginkgo Biloba? I figure it's worth a shot because it might also help with sexual dysfunction. Any thoughts?
Jon
Posted by Bill L on January 2, 2003, at 14:39:12
In reply to Ginkgo for SSRI Memory Problems, posted by JonW on January 2, 2003, at 10:24:44
A recent study reported that Ginkgo did not improve memory. When I switched from Celexa to Lexapro, my mental clarity improved and I also now feel less tired. I took Ginkgo last year for a few months. I'm not sure if it helped my memory or not. It did help with the sexual dysfunction to a certain degree.
I now take Yohimbine (10 mg about an hour before sex). It helps a lot. But it has side effects. It can elevate blood pressure. And I suspect that it has that effect on me. Also, if you take it in the evening it can cause insomnia.
Posted by linkadge on January 3, 2003, at 9:06:39
In reply to Re: Ginkgo for SSRI Memory Problems, posted by Bill L on January 2, 2003, at 14:39:12
I felt it did help both memory and sexual disfunction. It seemed, however, to speed
the metabolizm of Celexa. I started getting
real lows for a few hours before dosing.
It may not be the case if you're on prozac.Linkadge
Posted by JonW on January 5, 2003, at 1:58:00
In reply to Re: Ginkgo for SSRI Memory Problems, posted by linkadge on January 3, 2003, at 9:06:39
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