Posted by Cindy W on February 22, 2000, at 21:51:09
In reply to Celexa and sexa !!!, posted by Alan on February 22, 2000, at 11:33:57
> I've been on Celexa 10mg. for about 2-3 weeks now and the usual sexual problems that I've had from past experimentation with SSRI's are at it again (loss of drive, ejaculatory disturbance, even impotence). I feel better on this stuff but can't see living with these side effects. I'm being treated for major depression and pretty bad anxiety.
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> Any experience with what to suggest to my pdoc to override these problems? I'm not willing to go the way of Viagra or similar - not spontaneous enough way to live for me.
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> My doc sais to try Luvox or Remeron next if the Celexa side effects don't go away...do those have a lower incidence of sexual side effects anyone?
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> I'm not destined to take SSRI's I guess even though they give me the much needed energy that I lack. The Trycyclics didn't work for me either - or the mood stabilizers (Neurontin, Depakote, etc.)
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> Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated...I see my pdoc on Friday of this week and want to be forarmed and I hope that this supportive community will offer me some practical advice.
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> Many Thanks
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> Alan
Alan, the same thing happened to me with SSRI's (analogously, since I'm a woman not a man). Tried Prozac, Serzone, Luvox, and Zoloft...all except Serzone killed my desire, ability to become aroused, and ability to reach orgasm (even after four hours of trying!!). Serzone didn't have that side effect but unfortunately didn't help with my OCD (although it was a great antidepressant). Am now taking Effexor-XR and find that it is effective without the sexual side effects. You might ask your pdoc about taking a non-SSRI such as Serzone or Effexor-XR, or adding something to counteract the sexual side effects. Dr. Michael Jenike has written an excellent article on dealing with sexual side effects, on the www.ocfoundation.org website. Good luck to you! If you find a workable combination, please share it with the rest of us (we've all been there).--Cindy W
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