I was placed in a psych ward for 11 days mid July where I took risperidone via oral tablets (2mg/day). I took my one and only risperdal consta (25mg) injection at the end of July ( the day I left the psych ward).
Ever since then I’ve had sexual dysfunction, when it first started I had very low ejaculation volumes and numb genitals. The ejaculation volumes have normalized, but I’m still experiencing numb genitals and less intense orgasms. It’s been about 3 months since I’ve stopped taking risperidone/risperdal consta. Does anyone know how long I will experience these symptoms? Also for those who have recovered does it slowly come back or all at once?
I take the Invega Sustenna 156mg monthly injection and I have the same problem. Low volume, low libido, sexual dysfunction. I’m used to it now and masturbate about once per month. Even though I have morning erections and have some sensation the volume is still low.
I also used to watch porn once or twice a week which was damaging me after I did some research on the effects of porn on the brain. I was exposed to porn when I was about 9 and then got addicted around high-school. I didn’t realize how bad it was until about 6 months ago. My depression and anxiety are completely gone since I stopped watching porn. I also recommend you do the same if you watch porn.
I take 3 different antipsychotics it has made my libido a lot less intense.If you like me need a high dose of antipsychotics then go for on of the 3 new dopamine stabilizers.
From what I have read on the forum here most antipsychotics causes sexual dysfunction in some degree. It gets better if you can possibly get to a lower dose of AP. Try to work out with your doctor the minimum dose you can use and still be functional without delusions, and you will get less severe side-effects, just don’t expect to get the way you were before meds.
I got my blood tests and my prolactin levels were 13.6ng/ml. So I’m not really sure what the issue is now. I’ve been off risperdal consta/risperidone for 2.5 months and am still experiencing less sensitivity, even though ejac volumes are pretty normal.
I’m on three different AP’s including Risperdal Consta and I have sexual dysfunction and complete genital numbness. Over many years, I’ve just resigned to it.