Posted by Douglas Thomas on August 17, 1999, at 12:11:04
In reply to Re: Social phobia - side effects of Celexa, posted by Adam on August 16, 1999, at 18:46:46
> I took Celexa for about a week and had total anorgasmia, more so
> than on any other drug I have ever been on. I guess it's different
> for different people, but for me Celexa was the worst.
>
>
> > I have been suffering from mild social phobia for the last 20 years. It usually manifests itself by sweating in certain social situations when I am the center of attention. I had learned to live with it(mostly through avoidance), but finally after a particularly bad/embarrassing episode, I decided to seek professional help. I was prescribed Paxil and took 10 mgs a day for a week then 20 mgs daily for a week. The sexual side effect of extrememly delayed ejaculation or even no orgasm was unacceptable, and my doctor said this type of side effect usually doesn't subside. I was then prescribed Celexa in hopes of alleviating the sexual side effect. This is my third day of 10 mgs of Celexa. I amm supposed to gradually increase the dosage. I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with Celexa or any other ssri as part of a treatment plan for social phobia. Also, is anyone taking Celexa without experiencing similar side effects ?Thanks for the response. Have you taken any other ssri that didn't have sexual side effects ?
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