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Monday, September 14, 2009 jackiern asks

Q: I am looking for an anti-anxiety med without the sexual side effects. I take Ativan every night.

FrownI am troubled by anxiety.  I do not like the sexual side effects of the seratonin meds.  Please advice.

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9/17/09 1:19pm

Jackie

 

Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.

 

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you advice on medications or medical treatment.

 

Many of the medications for anxiety may cause sexual side effects. However, each person reacts differently to medication, therefore, one person may not experience side effects with certain medications, while other people will. Sometimes, side effects last only for a few weeks while you are adjusting to the medication and then will disappear.

 

If you are experiencing side effects that are interfering with your daily activities, you should speak with your doctor. He or she may recommend a different medication, adjusting your dosage or changing the schedule when you take the medication.

 

Eileen

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