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Sexual Side Effects

Wed, 03/29/2006 - 14:24
Why do you suppose that more neurologists and epileptoloists do not mention that a majority of anti-seizure pills do often make "normal" sexual performance for men difficult--if not sometimes impossible when it comes to erections? The first answer will pop up. And that is, even better-informed male patients will say "...to hell with my pills" and choose to live their sexual life "normally". Mind you, that last word I put in quotes, for who anyway should define "normal"? However, after having tried about as many anti-seizure drugs as the number of years I've had epilepsy (that's 35), I can speak as something of a lab rat. Many pills do affect a man's bedroom performance. And while this shouldn't become our reason for living, it is part of being a human, whether single, married or just evaluating our private parts. As society's attitude toward we handsome, educated humans with epilepsy matures, so does its understanding of "performance" when it comes to sex. Mind you, an honest woman will explain when love-making isn't just the thing for her; that does occur. My point is that this topic shouldn't remain in the proverbial "closet" any longer. Let's talk about it on this fine site, as well as face-to-face. Studies reveal how many men live virtually their entire lives feeling guilty for not performing sexually 24-hours a day, where in fact, there's most likely not one who ever has, other than in movies. And that includes this writer!

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I take Clobazam (Onfi) and

Submitted by Gray on Fri, 2018-01-05 - 12:54
I take Clobazam (Onfi) and began taking about 4-6 months ago.  I was having breakthrough seizures very regularly every 2-3 months and no seizures since beginning Onfi.  However....it has effected me in the bedroom and it is pretty horrible.  I am married and while my wife is "understanding", she is a woman with needs and I want/need to be the man to fulfill said needs.  I feel as though I have lost the drive as well as the ability to go anytime, anywhere for however long as I once did.  It is nice to hear I am not the only one (doesn't change the feelings of inadequacy), but I still would like to know or hear any suggestions for foods and/or supplements that could help before I look into adding yet another medication to my lengthy list to aid in this area. 

Re: Sexual Side Effects

Submitted by jencas16 on Thu, 2008-09-18 - 23:51
At least they make a little blue pill for men...women are just out of luck.  I am 26 and should be in my prime.  Married les than 3 years so we are still in that honeymoon period, but it is no honey moon for me.

Re: Sexual Side Effects

Submitted by susu on Fri, 2008-09-19 - 19:18
I know excatly what you mean I ve been married for twenty years in march and i have had more promblems being on dialatin, carmaphezapene or however you spell it and when i mention it to the doctor he looks at me like i am an idiot whats a girl to do to make our men happy.  susu

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