I've been taking citalopram for a few months now and it has really helped me, but the sexual side effects really suck. (having trouble having an orgasm, that's if I have one at all. masturbating doesn't help either). My doctor gave me buspirone for my GAD and to see if it would help counteract the sexual side effects of the citalopram, but so far it helps with the anxiety but not the sex. I am soooo frustrated right now. I want to see if there is something that would do the same job as the citalopram that doesn't have any sexual side effects, or if it would actually increase my libido. I take 40 mg of citalopram, 100 mg of trazodone for sleep, and 10 mg of buspirone, two pills of buspirone twice a day. Any suggestions would really help. I have an appointment with my medications doctor coming up next month, any ideas would really help. Thanks. :)
Depression - What medication should I take that has few or no sexual side effects?
- Posted:
- 8 Jul 2011 by strmcliffae46
- Topics:
- citalopram, side effect, orgasm, medication
Answers (3)
8 Jul 2011
Hey strmcliffae,
The only antidepressant that I know of that doesn't have the sexaul side effects is Wellbutrin (bupropion). Sometimes if you take it with the antidepressant you are already on, it will counteract this side effect. I have to be honest, it hasn't worked for me. I have just accepted this unfortunate side effect.
I have discussed this issue with two psychiatrist and other than trying the Wellbutrin, they had no answers for this problem.
Wish I could help more,
Laurie
Delila9 Jul 2011
Hi, i think it really comes down to trial and error as well as percentages, as one med can effect lots of people differently. Most antidepressants 'can' cause sexual side effects but this isn't always the case. For example Prozac is reputed to be bad for your sex life, but actually only 11% of people are affected according to research. I say this partly because i take citalopram and i haven't been affected in the same way that you have. Hopefully you will get responses from people with experience in this area
jess528
16 Jul 2011
I also take citalopram and do not have difficulty/inability to orgasm. I did have that problem with some other anti-depressants.
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Thanks for the advice. When i go to my appointment, I'll discuss it with my doctor and see what we can come up with. I'll keep trying to work my way around it. there's always vibrators. Lol!
Good luck and let me know what ya find out.
I take 300 mg of wellbutrim (generic) and it has increased my libido!
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