[intherye]

It's only my first week on lexapro... my symptoms of depression and anxiety have lessened but I plan to discontinue treatment if the sexual side effects I've experienced (anorgasma, significantly reduced libido) don't subside. Any and all feedback appreciated:

Can anyone tell me how long those side effects typically last?

If I stop taking lexapro will any such side effects persist?

[BearsChoice]

It's a problem with all the SSRI's....I've tried Ginko Biloba as a supplement with some success however decreased drive is simply a fact (as far as I can tell with the SSRI's); you may see if your Doc. will supplement Wellbutrin as I've heard of this being coupled with Prozac to conter-act the drop in desire. As for me, my wife says she'd much rather have me on Zoloft than off even with the deminished drive etc. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[london04]

I had libido problems the first time I took lexapro, which is one of the reasons I stopped taking it.

However now I am back on a much lower dose (1/8 of a 10mg tablet!) and have no problems at all- in fact I'd say my libido has increased because the depression was killing it.

I think the side effects increase exponentially with the size of the dose, and a lot of doctors overprescribe. I'd suggest taking as little as you can and still have an effect (try 1/4 of a pill).

I am a petite woman, but I know a 200lb man who takes 1/2 a tablet and he says this works for him with no side effects. I think that very few people should really be on a whole 10-20mg.

I feel like I'm on the perfect dosage now-- I'm not anxious or depressed anymore, but otherwise totally feel like myself-- not spacy, giddy, etc.

Good luck!