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Is Sustiva known to cause disinterest in Sex?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That has not been highlighted as being related clearly to Sustiva in the literature. Sometimes the central nervous system side effects of Sustiva can spill over into decreased libido. Many other factors can contribute to decreased libido including... Read more »

Antidepressants and sexual dysfunction

Hello, Are any effective antidepressants that do not cause sexual dysfunction? I have tried Remeron and I had sort of a manic effect. My blood pressure went up too high and they pulled me off because of the carb cravings. I am currently on...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

As I mentioned in another post today, antidepressants (particularly the SSRIs, including the ones you mention: Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, and Lexapro) are very effective at reducing depressive symptoms but can have sexual side effects. Wellbutrin... Read more »

Atripla and Sexual dysfunction

Hi,I have been taking Atripla for about 7 months now. I have just realized that my sex drive is becoming low and I cant maintain an erection. Any explanation for this? I no daibeise or Blood pressure, what I can remember is that I took a liver...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Sexual symptoms aren't really typical for Atripla (or efavirenz), but sleep disruption can cause problems with sexual interest. There's a wide range of issues that can cause erectile dysfunction, ranging from... Read more »

sexual dysfunction, infection in testicles

I have been positive since 1992, and have been on meds since 1996. Around 1995, I started having problems with erections. Last year I had an infection in the cords (or whatever they're called) leading to the testicles. Could this infection,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Epididymitis is often slow to heal and could contribute to impotence. No particular HIV drug is clearly linked to impotence. HIV infection may cause some neurologic problems leading to impotence in some cases as can psychological issues or concerns... Read more »

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the waiting is killing me

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I went for an ELISA test and full STD panel last Tuesday. I have had this done once before and I got the results back in two days. It has now been seven days since the test and I haven't heard a word from the doctor's office. Last Friday I called... Read more »

Could I really be infected??? Anxiety is killing me....

Posted by INALN, 3 Replies

About eight weeks ago I had a sexual encounter with a random female (I am a male) I met at a party. She gave me unprotected oral sex, and I gave her unprotected oral sex as well. We then proceeded to have vaginal sex but I wore a condom throughout... Read more »

Last Post re; Sexual Imorality

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

A note from yet another fellow Christian

I have read this thread with great interest and have my 3 cents to add.

The sin of adultery and fornification is no greater or lesser than the sins of greed, gluttony, judging others or pride. That being said... Read more »

Sexual compulsivity and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I just tested positive two months ago. I wasn't terribly suprised. I've been taking risks since I came out as a gay man 15 years ago. I am sexually compulsive and I have had very limited success controlling this problem. I've done therapy, 12... Read more »

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