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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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Submitted by George R on Mon, 2007-02-05 - 13:25
George - NYC JOIN THE CLUB ! No, it's not just you when it comes to having trouble getting your private part up and keeping it going for at least a while. I've come to accept that it is just part of taking some of the wonder drugs out there that're supposed to cut down on our share or the intensity of our seizures. I continue to have that problem, as do a majority of men taking seizure-control pills. When it comes to the question of buying the "let-it-rise" drugs that are being sold, I do not recommend it, though I'm not a doctor. I've read far too many warnings about what those pills can do to one's blood pressure, heart, even neurological system. I hope your partner understands, but I am glad you have the guts to discuss it. Take care!

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Submitted by MOONLIGHT on Mon, 2007-02-19 - 13:17
I TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ITS BEEN YEARS SINCE IVE HAD SEX AND I HATE IT BUT A GUESS THERES NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT I CANT STOP MY MEDACATION YOU KNOW WE WOULD BE IN REAL TROBLE RIGHT? SO LIFE GOS ON BEING AN EPILEPTIC. TAKE CARE!!

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Submitted by tomurph on Wed, 2007-02-21 - 11:51
Don't know if this is good news or bad news but at least I am not alone. Have had epilepsy since the 3rd grade and am now 25 and they have been tinkering with meds ever since. (seizures still are not under control at the moment on trileptal, felbatol, and zonegram which is being dropped) Weird thing is my mind telling me "she is attractive" but RARELY do I get any reaction at all. Can still get erection if I masturbate but only way and only for a short period of time. Not exactly the news I wanted read but again at least I know I'm not the only one going through this.

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