![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 5 of 5. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by Viking on December 30, 2008, at 23:05:13
It has been suggested to me in an earlier thread to use a very low dose Risperidone (.25 - 1 mg) for anorgasmia caused by a combo of Abilify and Prozac.
Question is, does anyone on this board have any practical experience with Risperidone at this dose or for this usage? What effects and sideeffects can I expect?
Happy new year to everyone on PB.
Posted by Maria3667 on January 2, 2009, at 3:48:37
In reply to Risperidone for anorgasmia, posted by Viking on December 30, 2008, at 23:05:13
Hi Viking,
I can see your point, as Risperidone antagonizes 5-HT2a, which is suppossedly good for libido. But Risperidone also surpresses dopamine, which is usually bad for sex drive.
A friend of mine takes 5 mg of Risperidone and has become totally impotent.
Just a hunch: why don't you drop the Prozac and stick with the Abilify? The latter was excellent for my libido, but then I'm female, so things could be different for you.
Have a good 2009!
Maria
> It has been suggested to me in an earlier thread to use a very low dose Risperidone (.25 - 1 mg) for anorgasmia caused by a combo of Abilify and Prozac.
>
> Question is, does anyone on this board have any practical experience with Risperidone at this dose or for this usage? What effects and sideeffects can I expect?
>
> Happy new year to everyone on PB.
Posted by desolationrower on January 8, 2009, at 22:58:52
In reply to Re: Risperidone for anorgasmia » Viking, posted by Maria3667 on January 2, 2009, at 3:48:37
I might have been the person you're refering to, but i noticed benefit from ripseridone.
AT a low dose it doesn't have the same effects on dopamine that a 5mg dose would have. stay away from those kinds of AP doses.
-d/r
Posted by Viking on January 9, 2009, at 5:29:15
In reply to Re: Risperidone for anorgasmia, posted by desolationrower on January 8, 2009, at 22:58:52
> I might have been the person you're refering to, but i noticed benefit from ripseridone.
yes you are, I did not realize you had actually tried it. I thought it was only theory.
>
> AT a low dose it doesn't have the same effects on dopamine that a 5mg dose would have. stay away from those kinds of AP doses.
>
> -d/rWhich other meds were you taking at the same time ?
Did you experience any side effects, such as changes in sleep, weight or anything else ?
thanks for your reply
Viking
Posted by desolationrower on January 9, 2009, at 15:00:48
In reply to Re: Risperidone for anorgasmia » desolationrower, posted by Viking on January 9, 2009, at 5:29:15
It improved depresion slightly, it decreased negative negative feelings about myself. might have improved sleep quality although thats hard to be sure. no other effects.
i was taking citalopram and was on and off bupropion too (which was also helpful for anorgasmia).
-d/r
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.