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Re: Celexa and sexual side effects

Posted by Sanzio on March 1, 2001, at 2:54:03

In reply to Re: Celexa and sexual side effects, posted by daree on February 28, 2001, at 10:32:12

> > 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
>
> I am 33 and have also been taking 20 mg. of celexa only for a week. I am also unable to achieve orgasm I am also very frustrated with this side effect.
> Has your doctor recommended viagra? If so have you tried it and has it worked?
>
I am involved with a man on celexa who can never have an orgasism. Wellbutrin did not help. As a person going to bed with a person who cannot complete the full circle of the sex act i find frustrating from the other side of the coin. Indirectly these drugs are effecting my life. I wonder if pray and meditation and more acknowledgement of feelings will reduce depression in a healtier way than covering with a chemical. I must face life on its terms not cover the terms with chemical. I feel if feelings are addressed rather covered depression can be dealt with. Maybe saying we are depressed is cunning way to get a fix.


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