Posted by hok on November 8, 2002, at 13:23:37
In reply to Re: Sexual side-effects on Celexa, posted by Guy on November 8, 2002, at 12:21:21
it is possible that the side effect might diminish in time over the months of treatment. This has been found to be the case among some patients. Most likely, though, you will probably have to live with it. If it is just a matter of delayed orgasm, then this is probably something you're going to have communicate with your partner. However, if orgasm is fairly unattainable (anorgasmia), you might want to talk to your therapist about some strategies to decrease the side effects. For instance, some people in consistent relationships take 1-2 day drug holidays per week so that they are able to perform better. Other people just lower the dose. This may or may not work for you. Another strategy: consider augmenting with another med 1-2 hours before coitus. Ones that have been found to be the most beneficial are Buspar, the stimluants (e.g., dexedrine, methylphenidate), antihistamines (periactin), yohimbine, and wellbutrin. One of these will definitely work for you and will increase your libido as well. Just because you're taking an antidepressant now doesn't mean you're castrated.
good luck.
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