Posted by ed_uk on March 30, 2005, at 14:59:40
In reply to Celexa - off it and still having side effects, posted by Shibidee on March 28, 2005, at 19:42:06
Hello,
>You don't seem too concerned about it. Or am I just misinterpreting you? I'm totally freaked out. I mean, what if it's permanent??
I am slightly concerned but not very concerned. This issue has tended to be overshadowed by my other problems. I'm not in a relationship at the moment either so it's not so much of a problem. I don't think it will be permanent, but I do expect that it could take several more months until things are back to normal. I've taken one SSRI or another for about 6 years with short breaks in between. I'm not on an SSRI at the moment though, I stopped taking Celexa a few months ago. Before I took my first SSRI I had quite a high libido, I have had a low libido for several years now. I have no way of knowing whether my current low libido has anything to do with my past use of SSRIs.
There are several meds which may enhance libido if you want to try one.... trazodone, Wellbutrin, low-dose testosterone therapy is occasionally prescribed for women. There are a few other treatments which might also be useful.
Also, have you been assessed for medical causes of low libido? You might need to be referred to an endocrinologist or a gynaecologist if you are a woman.
Regards,
Ed.
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