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Question: I am 71 yrs. old. I am on bupropion xl 75 mgs. I was to go up to 150 mgs because I have increased sexual desires, but they are no use to me as my husband won't take 'viagra', or tetesterone) .(I can't blame him). That's all I think about.
I cannot take other depression pills (like prozac) because of something to do with the heart (Q something or other). Dr. recently is checking out something else I can take, but haven't heard back for some time. I get very weepy without them. Thank you for your answer.
I cannot take other depression pills (like prozac) because of something to do with the heart (Q something or other). Dr. recently is checking out something else I can take, but haven't heard back for some time. I get very weepy without them. Thank you for your answer.
Brief Answer:
Escitalopram.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
I would say here that Bupropion is not a very good drug to treat your symptoms at this age.
Prodep (Fluoxetine) can cause QT interval disturbances but in heart patients. You can get an ECG before that.
However reading your symptoms about weeping I would advise you to start on Escitalopram. That is a safe and a useful option.
I also support your husband in not taking Viagra as that can also aggravate cardiac issues at this age.
Discuss with your doctor about starting you on Escitalopram and see the good effects in 2-3 weeks
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Escitalopram.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
I would say here that Bupropion is not a very good drug to treat your symptoms at this age.
Prodep (Fluoxetine) can cause QT interval disturbances but in heart patients. You can get an ECG before that.
However reading your symptoms about weeping I would advise you to start on Escitalopram. That is a safe and a useful option.
I also support your husband in not taking Viagra as that can also aggravate cardiac issues at this age.
Discuss with your doctor about starting you on Escitalopram and see the good effects in 2-3 weeks
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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