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There has been some discussion about Paxil and PD patients, that when the following article appeared in the Houston Chronicle, I thought it best to copy it and send it to you. This appeared on Aug 23, 2002. The REAL reason I'm copying it to you, is concerning the habit-forming part of it that causes withdrawals, not the main topic, although that may be important to some. QUESTION:: No one warned me that Paxil might affect my sexual ability. I suffered impotence for several years until I stopped taking Paxil. Then the problem went away. Stopping Paxil turned into a nightmare. It took weeks of gradually decreasing dosages to get off the drug, and even then, I had withdrawal problems. Fortunately, sexual inability was not one of them. The company advertizes that Paxil is NOT habit-forming. I'm not sure what "habit-forming" means to them, but if it has to do with withdrawal symptoms, then they are lying. If I ever need another medicine for depression, how will I know which one won't cause impotence.? ANSWER: Antidepressants like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft are notorious for affecting sexuality. Impotence, lowered libido and inability to achieve orgasn are possible side affects. You are quite right that the company states that Paxil "is not habit-forming". But the official prescribing information warns that "discontinuation (particularly when abrupt) may led to symptoms such as dizziness, sensory disturbances, agitation or anxiety, nausea and sweating" Antidepressans that might be less likely to affect sexuality include bupropion (Wellbutrin), trazodone (Desyrel) and nefazondone )Serzone). THE END As a side note, I received a letter from a lawyer, who is filing a class action law suit against the makers of Serzone, because the med causes shortness of breath, fatigue and general malaise. I've taken it, but probably will not joini in the lawsuit. Best wishes to all Jo Ann ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn