Does Venlafaxine help with libido?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 0% of 5 people who reported on Venlafaxine for libido say it improved. 20% noticed no change and 80% say it got worse.
Libido: what users report
0%better5 reports · few reports
0 better1 no change4 worse
What people say about Venlafaxine and libido
“venlafaxine did something...This at least helps me sleep...it just gives me that flattened serotonin effect where everything is 'fine,' apathy, emotional blunting, low libido.”
“i was on effexor which was marvelous until the libido side effects creeped in”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong314 meta-analyses · 562 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at libido. See all research on Venlafaxine.
Side effects people mention
withdrawal 10insomnia 3brain zaps 2headache 2emotional blunting 2
What else is Venlafaxine used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count