Libido and Sexual Function

Wellbutrin in Sexual Dysfunctions in Women

Recently 2 studies came out looking at the use of bupropion (brand name Wellbutrin) in female sexual dysfunction, including dysfunction that was caused by SSRI-antidepressant therapy. In this first study (below for scientific citation and abstract), 232 women who were diagnosed with “hypoactive sexual desire disorder” (HSDD) were treated for 12 weeks with either bupropion [...]

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Antidepressants and Ejaculatory Inhibition

Dave made the following comment regarding his experience with two antidepressants: I’m taking Welbutrin 300 mg.. And also on Paxil. The problem I have is I am unable to ejaculate.. I would think it was the paxil, but I was taking only 5 mg of paxil only and sometimes could ejaculate sometimes not.. I went [...]

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Wellbutrin Increasing Dosage Sexual Side Effects?

A visitor asked about an unusual side effect of increasing Wellbutrin (bupropion) dosage from 150 to 300 mg: increased libido. I looked at the package insert (prescribing information that the FDA approves for a drug) and didn’t see increased libido in the side effect profiles, including the rare side effect profiles. I did a medline [...]

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