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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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Posted by Anonymous

I've read in a few post where people said that if a person doesn't ask about your status there is no need to tell them. On top of that, if they don't ask for a condom don't worry about. Some men even lie about their status for a quick roll in the... Read more »

KNOWING SPREADING HIV AROUND

Posted by Jazzy1973, 5 Replies

wHY DO PEOPLE KEEP GOING AROUND SPREADING THIS TO EACH OTHER KNOWING U HAVE THIS?

wHY CAN'T SOME ONE FIND SOME ONE THAT HAS HIV TOO?

QUESTIONS I ASS BECAUSE I KNOW SOMEONE WHO GOES ON LINE AND MEET PEOPLE AND HAVE SEX WITH THEM& AFTER THEY GET... Read more »

Why does HIV continue to spread?

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I saw a report on my local TV station that said that HIV continues to spread in American cities. Why aren't young people heeding the message and using condoms? Is unprotected sex worth a life time of being on toxic drugs? Read more »

how easy does it spread

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had unprotected sex with a girl about 4 years ago, and the sex lasted only 2 minutes(i know I am sad, I was drunk). Lets say if she is affected with HIV, what is the % I will get the HIV from her.

THanks for the help.

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