Hair growth on upper lip & depression Posted: 02-14-07 02:37am
When I was 12 years old I was put on Paxil
for 3 years. During the time I was on them
I experienced no sexual attraction or
desire, and I still don't. The past year
I've been having no interest or enjoyment
in eating food. I also noticed about 6
months ago the hair on my upper lip is
darker than it used to be. I was
wondering could this be anything hormonal?
I also have a lot of mental issues, and
sometimes I don't take pleasure in any
activities, could my lack of
interest/enjoyment in sexual acts and food
have anything to do with my mental state?
Any information you can give me would be
greatly appreciated,
Thank you.
PS Sorry if this question is under the
wrong category.
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General Q&A Answer A2385 Posted: 02-23-07 13:06pm
Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant
from the group of selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) prescribed for
depression. Symptoms like yours (“no
sexual attraction or desire”, “no
interest or enjoyment in eating food”,
“don't take pleasure in any
activities”) could be due to a mental
disorder like depression and could be
exacerbated by smoking marijuana.
Hair growth on a woman’s face, arm pit
and genital area can be due to the normal
existence of small amounts of male
hormones in a female’s body. To check,
you might visit the prescribing doctor to
describe your symptoms and seek a clear
diagnosis and treatment alternatives.
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