Posted by daree on February 28, 2001, at 10:32:12
In reply to Celexa and sexual side effects, posted by Laura Denson on August 28, 2000, at 1:20:46
> 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,
> LauraI 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?
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