Re: Lexapro update

Posted by guyndenver on August 1, 2003, at 19:04:19

In reply to Re: Lexapro update, posted by theump on August 1, 2003, at 18:46:55

Really? And, you have direct experience with this? Because a whole year after Paxil CR and it's still there - the same with any anti-d I have ever been on. I have never taken any anti-d that the sexual side effects ever went away. I have not ever taken Lexapro, and based upon the info on their website, the sexual side effects don't go away in 9% of all men. And, they admit that this number is probably artifically low due to men's lack of willingness to discuss sexual issues with their docs. Can anyone else confirm this assurtion?
> The sexual side effects go away after a week or so. How long have you been taking the Lex?
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> > I just don't get it. Can't anyone out there make an anti-d that doesn't mess with your sexlife? I have tried them all! I am currently on Paxil CR, 12.5mg, for treatment of anxiety. It helps, but it's not worth it any more! I finally got over most of the side effects (been on it for nearly a year) but there is one nagging side effect that I will not tolerate any more and that is the problem with the so-called "delayed ejaculation". I can have sex for hours and never ejaculate without a lot of "manual intervention" and at that, it is very unsatisfying. I was so excited when my doc told me about lexapro and about the reduced side effects. I decided to research it before I switched and I am glad I did. Sounds to me like there is absolutely no difference between lexapro, paxil, celexa - you name them. It is really sad that they have drugs that make you feel good about yourself, make you want to live your life to it's fullest, but takes so much away in the area of one of lifes most basic of activities. Sheesh! Can't somebody do something? I think I will be stopping all anti-d's and dealing with the anxiety on my own - at least then I will not have the added performance anxiety during sex!
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Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl Dr. Bob 6/11/02
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Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness FRND4LF 7/31/03
where are you getting this melatonin dosage info (nm) » jrbecker joebob 7/31/03
re: your contributions, i.e., dirurnal variation » lil' jimi jrbecker 8/1/03
Re: where are you getting this melatonin dosage info » joebob jrbecker 8/1/03
Re: melatonin dosage jemma 8/1/03
re: melatonin dosage » jemma lil' jimi 8/1/03
re: Back at ya! pollymk 8/1/03
Re: you're welcome! (nm) » FRND4LF Dr. Bob 8/1/03
re: Back at ya! carla 8/1/03
Re: Lexapro update guyndenver 8/1/03
Re: Lexapro update theump 8/1/03
your contributions - jrbecker BekkaH 8/1/03
Re: Lexapro update guyndenver 8/1/03
melatonin dosage info - joebob, jrbecker BekkaH 8/1/03
Re: Lexapro update - sexual side effects theump 8/2/03
Re: Lexapro update - sexual side effects guyndenver 8/2/03
re: your contributions » jrbecker lil' jimi 8/2/03
Re: Changing to Lexapro from Paxil--How to switc pollymk 8/2/03
re: Lexapro sexual side effects » guyndenver lil' jimi 8/2/03
sexual side effects bookgurl99 8/2/03
Re: Changing to Lexapro from Paxil--How to switc bookgurl99 8/2/03
Re: Changing to Lexapro from Paxil--How to switc » bookgurl99 Capri 8/2/03
Re: Lexapro update vandy 8/2/03
Re: Lexapro update - sexual side effects tm 8/2/03
Re: Changing to Lexapro from Paxil--How to switc tm 8/2/03
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Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? » lil jimi lil jimi 9/8/16

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