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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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It is a great privilege to

Submitted by johnsmaith on Wed, 2020-03-11 - 10:52

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It is a great privilege to

Submitted by johnsmaith on Wed, 2020-03-11 - 10:52

It is a great privilege to tell you about this great man who helped me over come the tragedy in my relationship, and how his herbal medicine help me too. My relationship became so complicated to a stage that I was scared of losing my wife to another, lasting long in bed was a problem and I knew deep down in me that my wife was not happy about it. Sometimes when I asked for sex the way she would act before the sex I noticed it was because I was not satisfying her, when she needed it more I hard already come and it was not the best. So I needed to find solution that was how I came in contact with Dr DADA he really changed my sex life and ever since then life has been fun because my wife now love me more than she used to, all thanks to Dr DADA for this great thing he did for me.. If you ever need help of any kind you can visit (drdadaspellhome7@gmail.com) or WhatsApp +2348158568638

Re: Sexual Side Effects

Submitted by Marksman on Thu, 2008-09-18 - 20:06

I never thought there would be this many people with the same issue. I've been taking Lamictal as a monotherapy for some time now. Dilantin caused some serious GI Problems so I've been upping my dosage of Lamictal for about 6 years. I'm up to 1000mg / day now. I have had breakthrough seizures with it but up until now I haven't had to look into additional meds. I've been having more frequent and new types of epileptic episodes. I've been concerned because the last few years my drive has gotten progressively worse. I'm 31 years old and have had the problem for probably 4 years now. It's not just the ED but my sex drive as well that has gone down the toilet. Probably a good thing since I had to move back in with my folks because I had a seizure while living alone a couple of years ago and smacked my head on the tile during a seizure. I didn't get found for nearly 2 days and another 24 hours or so until I came to.

Anyway... I can handle the high dosage due to the fact that my body metabolizes meds too well. My liver functions are fine and my levels are only middle of the road (11-12) with the high dosage. I have to take higher med dosages for anything because it never reaches my system. I don't really know what to think about my sex drive. I just don't care anymore.

I guess the question is the massive dose of Lamictal causing the drive to disappear. I'm 31 and single and should be a walking erection. The drive is almost never there anymore but worse is not knowing if it's going to work when needed. Sometimes it does and sometimes I couldn't achieve an erection with a popsicle stick and a rubber band. My social life with my freinds suffer because I will not let anyone set me up and just don't have normal relationships. Best friend is a female and naturally tries to set me up and I'm damn sure not going to embarass myself with the chance of EVERYONE finding out. I've used the 'lil blue pill and it works great but isn't exactly great for an unplanned encounter. I don't know what's worse, not having relationships or what everyone thinks of me for choosing to be alone.

I really don't know if I should screw around with my meds to regain my sex drive or what road to take as far as different meds. I guess I'm bitching more than questioning. It's just irritating not to have a normal life and not know how to deal with it. I believe my folks think I'm a closet homosexual, not that I really care. This is frustrating! I've lost interest in nearly everything I've always enjoyed but that's another story I guess. This is just another one.

I never thought there would be this many people with the same issue.  I've been taking Lamictal as a monotherapy for some time now.  Dilantin caused some serious GI Problems so I've been upping my dosage of Lamictal for about 6 years.  I'm up to 1000mg / day now.  I have had breakthrough seizures with it but up until now I haven't had to look into additional meds.  I've been having more frequent and new types of epileptic episodes.  I've been concerned because the last few years my drive has gotten progressively worse.  I'm 31 years old and have had the problem for probably 4 years now.  It's not just the ED but my sex drive as well that has gone down the toilet.  Probably a good thing since I had to move back in with my folks because I had a seizure while living alone a couple of years ago and smacked my head on the tile during a seizure.  I didn't get found for nearly 2 days and another 24 hours or so until I came to. Anyway... I can handle the high dosage due to the fact that my body metabolizes meds too well.   My liver functions are fine and my levels are only middle of the road (11-12) with the high dosage.  I have to take higher med dosages for anything because it never reaches my system.  I don't really know what to think about my sex drive.  I just don't care anymore.  I guess the question is the massive dose of Lamictal causing the drive to disappear.  I'm 31 and single and should be a walking erection.  The drive is almost never there anymore but worse is not knowing if it's going to work when needed.  Sometimes it does and sometimes I couldn't achieve an erection with a popsicle stick and a rubber band. My social life with my freinds suffer because I will not let anyone set me up and just don't have normal relationships.  Best friend is a female and naturally tries to set me up and I'm damn sure not going to embarass myself with the chance of EVERYONE finding out. I've used the 'lil blue pill and it works great but isn't exactly great for an unplanned encounter.  I don't know what's worse, not having relationships or what everyone thinks of me for choosing to be alone. I really don't know if I should screw around with my meds to regain my sex drive or what road to take as far as different meds.  I guess I'm bitching more than questioning.  It's just irritating not to have a normal life and not know how to deal with it. I believe my folks think I'm a closet homosexual, not that I really care.  This is frustrating!  I've lost interest in nearly everything I've always enjoyed but that's another story I guess. This is just another one.

I never thought there would be this many people with the same issue. I've been taking Lamictal as a monotherapy for some time now. Dilantin caused some serious GI Problems so I've been upping my dosage of Lamictal for about 6 years. I'm up to 1000mg / day now. I have had breakthrough seizures with it but up until now I haven't had to look into additional meds. I've been having more frequent and new types of epileptic episodes. I've been concerned because the last few years my drive has gotten progressively worse. I'm 31 years old and have had the problem for probably 4 years now. It's not just the ED but my sex drive as well that has gone down the toilet. Probably a good thing since I had to move back in with my folks because I had a seizure while living alone a couple of years ago and smacked my head on the tile during a seizure. I didn't get found for nearly 2 days and another 24 hours or so until I came to.

Anyway... I can handle the high dosage due to the fact that my body metabolizes meds too well. My liver functions are fine and my levels are only middle of the road (11-12) with the high dosage. I have to take higher med dosages for anything because it never reaches my system. I don't really know what to think about my sex drive. I just don't care anymore.

I guess the question is the massive dose of Lamictal causing the drive to disappear. I'm 31 and single and should be a walking erection. The drive is almost never there anymore but worse is not knowing if it's going to work when needed. Sometimes it does and sometimes I couldn't achieve an erection with a popsicle stick and a rubber band. My social life with my freinds suffer because I will not let anyone set me up and just don't have normal relationships. Best friend is a female and naturally tries to set me up and I'm damn sure not going to embarass myself with the chance of EVERYONE finding out. I've used the 'lil blue pill and it works great but isn't exactly great for an unplanned encounter. I don't know what's worse, not having relationships or what everyone thinks of me for choosing to be alone.

I really don't know if I should screw around with my meds to regain my sex drive or what road to take as far as different meds. I guess I'm bitching more than questioning. It's just irritating not to have a normal life and not know how to deal with it. I believe my folks think I'm a closet homosexual, not that I really care. This is frustrating! I've lost interest in nearly everything I've always enjoyed but that's another story I guess. This is just another one.

Sexual Side Effects

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It is a great privilege to

Submitted by johnsmaith on Wed, 2020-03-11 - 10:52

It is a great privilege to

Submitted by johnsmaith on Wed, 2020-03-11 - 10:52

Re: Sexual Side Effects

Submitted by Marksman on Thu, 2008-09-18 - 20:06

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