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Sexual Side Effects

by patrizio, Oct 07, 2007 01:13AM
Is it possible for sexual side effects to be permanent or take a long time to go away after you stop taking ssri medications?
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by brokenmind, Oct 07, 2007 03:43AM
To: patrizio
One thing you should consider, are the sexual problems you are having the result of the depression medication you were taking or the depression itself? Both can have the same effect on your ability to enjoy sex.

This is one of the many cruel ironies involving depression and sexual desire.

by hserran, Jan 29, 2009 06:09PM
To: post sexual side effect
Four years ago I was diagnose with Major depression and Anxiety and my doctor prescribed me Celexa, starting with 5 mg per day for 4 months, 10 mg for 6 months, 15 mg for another 4 months and 20mg for 4 months, this bring about a total of 18 months on this medication. My problem was that during the course of time on medication.My intercourse with my girlfriend would last for about 30 mins and still being errected for more. Anyway I started to feel 100% better,  then the weaning  process began, after I completely stop using the Celexa, 2 months after,  I notice I become the "minute man" in bed and once I get an errection, It would last about 5 mins the most. So right now I decided to use some over the counter supplements, I am taking L-Arginine with vitamin C and daily exercise. I notice a difference in improving. So today (01-29-09) I went to see an Urologist and explained my problem. He told me he doesn't want to give me Viagara or Levitra but what he told me today was quite surprise to me. He says sometimes   Phychiatric medication can help delay premature sex and ejaculation. So he prescribe me 30mg of Paxil and to be use 4 hours before sex. Anyone ever have this sort of experience?
please help.

by remar, Jan 29, 2009 08:54PM
Many of the SSRI's can cause sexual problems. Drs. don't always tell you this. If you've stopped your meds it should take a week or so for you to get back to "normal" sexually. I've never heard of these meds causing lasting sexual side effects. Take care. Remar
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