Posted by Cindy W on August 28, 2000, at 8:51:51
In reply to Re: Celexa and sexual side effects » Laura Denson, posted by T~ on August 28, 2000, at 8:48:16
> > I am 23 and have been taking 20 mg. of Celexa for 1 yr and 8 mos. This is my first battle with depression and Celexa has really helped. I noticed results in one week. I did try to go off after 1 yr but experienced a relapse after 2 weeks so I started up again.
> > I have actually lost weight with Celexa and am no longer obsessed with dieting. I don't know if it's the drug or the fact that I'm not depressed that helped me shed the pounds.
> > The only adverse side-effect that I have experienced is the inability to achieve orgasm. This is horrible. My desire and libido is still the same, I just can't climax and I hate it. My doctor has recommended Viagra (yes, even for a woman) to be taken before intercourse. This didn't work. He also recommended taking a low dose of Wellbutrin in conjunction with Celexa. This didn't work either. I really don't like the idea of switching medications as Celexa is working just fine other than the fact that it's really a bummer for my sex-life! Has anyone else had this problem? Any advice?
> > Sincerely,
> > Laura
>
> hi Laura,
> i too have this problem w/ taking celexa. i have no sex drive what so ever now, wonderful to be feeling outta the 'bottomless pit' we call depression, but now my sex life, if one can call it that, is now totally gone.
> help, advice or just someone that is going thru the same thing ??? would be wonderful to hear from.
> T~
Laura and T, I've had the same problem with Prozac, Luvox, and Zoloft...my pdoc changed me to Serzone and later Effexor-XR which have fewer sexual side effects, for me. Talk to your pdoc and see if you can change to a different medication. --Cindy W
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