Posted by missliz on May 1, 2001, at 15:13:59
In reply to Re: Celexa and sexual side effects, posted by Allison Clements on October 2, 2000, at 8:57:21
> > > 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~
>
> Hello Laura and T,
> I too have just started using Celexa. I've been on it for about three weeks and have been amazed by it positive affects on my mood swings and feelings of anxiety. However, I do know that a common side affect of antidrepressants is a lack in sex drive; I have already experienced this in the short time I have been on this medication. Do either of you, or anyone else, know whether or not this a side effect that will diminish once I have been on this medication for any given amount of time. I would hate to give up the peacefullness I have finally acheived. Any feedback would be greatly appreicated - Allie
I took Celexa for 14 months and hate it hate it. I haven't been in the least bit interested in sex for that whole time, don't even want to play with myself, which is not me. I've also experienced a "rubber room" effect; Don't think well, can't come up with words. I'm an artist, a painter by proffession and the drug affected my visual ability in some subtle but upsetting ways. I'm in the proccess of getting off it and I feel like my self again, but this proves that different people need different drugs. I'd call Celexa disastrous for me but some people just love it. Don't be afraid to want a change of meds; no orgasms is a very poor quality of life.
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