Sexual dysfunction on Risperdal Consta

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?

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I had that at first. (When I was in risperdone).

I’ll be honest, it was shocking to begin with. But you’ll get used to it.

Ask pdoc to add low dose abilify to reduce prolactin. This will fix sexual dysfunction

The volumes have normalized but it still feels pretty numb down there. Is this the same for you?

im not on risperdone anymore. Im on abilify, and I function normally down there.

Did you have similar symptoms(numbness/less intense orgasms)? And did they go back to normal?

Was it ever numbed during risperidone or just low volumes?

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.

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If I do this will I gain more weight?
What are the side effects?

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.

Welcome to the forum h_jz!

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.

Try Vraylar, Rexulti or Abilify, they cause the least sexual dysfunction. Latuda is good too.

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.

Are you experiencing this with or without meds

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With meds. 15151515