Posted by Allison Clements on October 2, 2000, at 8:57:21
In reply to Re: Celexa and sexual side effects » Laura Denson, posted by T~ on August 28, 2000, at 8:48:16
> > 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
>
> hi Laura,
> i too have this problem w/ taking celexa. i have no sex drive what so ever now, wonderful to be feeling outta the 'bottomless pit' we call depression, but now my sex life, if one can call it that, is now totally gone.
> help, advice or just someone that is going thru the same thing ??? would be wonderful to hear from.
> T~Hello Laura and T,
I too have just started using Celexa. I've been on it for about three weeks and have been amazed by it positive affects on my mood swings and feelings of anxiety. However, I do know that a common side affect of antidrepressants is a lack in sex drive; I have already experienced this in the short time I have been on this medication. Do either of you, or anyone else, know whether or not this a side effect that will diminish once I have been on this medication for any given amount of time. I would hate to give up the peacefullness I have finally acheived. Any feedback would be greatly appreicated - Allie
poster:Allison Clements
thread:1045
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000926/msgs/45644.html