I quit venlafaxine after a week because of this
First of all I want to say I feel so sorry for everyone who has been the victim of antidepressants and isstill dealing with this terrible disorder. I started venlafaxine only a week ago at 37,5 mg and instantly I expirienced side effects like numbing of my genitals and diffuculties orgasming without any pleasure. As someone who has always loved my sexuality, it felt horrible. I started reseaching and i could not believe the things i read.. I discoverd how thousand of people are still living with these horrible side effects even after stopping this medication. This was enough reason for me to stop taking my medication. I will find another way to get better, i am not risking losing my sexuality. I stopped yesterday and luckily for me I have already noticed a big improvement. Things are getting back to normal and I am so happy about that. I just feel terrible for everyone who is robbed from their sexuality.. it is so unfair. I wish you all the best and i am so sorry ❤️
Posted Aug 4, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC