Over time, use of common ADD medication stalls sex drive

Q: I was recently married. I am 39, my husband is 42, and we are having some trouble. My husband takes Adderall for ADD and has zero sex drive.He says he has felt this way for many years, due to the medication. (He's been on Adderall for almost 10 years.)We've tried Viagra and Cialis. They help his erectile dysfunction but do nothing for his libido. How can we improve his desire for sex?
I am feeling frustrated and hurt because he doesn't seem to desire me at all. Do we have a chance for a normal sex life?A: Adderall (mixed amphetamines) is used to treat a sleeping disorder called narcolepsy as well as attention-deficit disorder (ADD). Initially, amphetamine may increase sex drive, but over time interest in sex may diminish. Impotence is also a potential side effect.
Drugs like Viagra, Levitra and Cialis don't affect libido, so we're not surprised they did not improve his desire. Unless he can find a different way to deal with his ADD, it may be difficult to solve this problem.An endocrinologist can test to see if his testosterone levels are low. If so, he might benefit from hormonal replacement.Q: My doctor told me to use Prelief (calcium glycerophosphate) for interstitial cystitis. It does work. The nurse said it is natural and has no side effects. That seems too good to be true.
A: Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder condition that may be aggravated by acidic foods like coffee, orange juice and tomato sauce. Prelief reduces acid in such foods to relieve symptoms associated with interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder or heartburn. We know of no side effects, but you can get more information at 1-800-994-4711 or www.prelief.com.Q: Why do doctors put patients on sleeping pills for years? A friend has taken Ativan for a long time and is now addicted. She is not the same person she once was.
A: Sleeping pills can seem like a simple solution for insomnia, but drugs like Ativan (lorazepam), Dalmane (flurazepam), Halcion (triazolam), ProSom (estazolam), Valium (diazepam) or Xanax (alprazolam) may lead to dependence. Sudden discontinuation can cause rebound sleeping problems as well as other symptoms (agitation, anxiety or tremor). Short-acting drugs like lorazepam or triazolam may be especially problematic. Gradually withdrawing over weeks or months may work.We are sending you our Guides to Getting a Good Night's Sleep and Psychological Side Effects, which provide more information on getting off sleeping pills. Anyone who would like copies, please send $3 in check or money order with a long (No. 10), stamped (60 cents), self-addressed envelope to: Graedons' People's Pharmacy, No. IM-7, P.O. Box 52027, Durham NC 27717-2027.
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