However, if the drug is being used chronically, the woman will probably want to do something to get rid of this negative side effect. Sometimes, after the body gets used to the drug, a side effect can simply go away. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the dosage enough so that the patient s libido will be restored while still maintaining the anti-depressive benefits. Typically, the patient takes the pill on Thursday. The next pill is taken Monday.
Most patients don t get a noticeable return of depression.
Consider ending the use of the SSRI, allowing the body to wash it all out of its system, and then starting up again on a different drug such as Wellbutrin or Manerix. Many studies have shown the positive effects of Wellbutrin on libido. The only problem with Wellbutrin is that it cannot be used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Therefore, those taking Prozac for this reason cannot make this switch. Remeron and Serzone also have been recommended.