Celexa and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say (Page 3)

• kat...
• December 27, 2011

For Anxiety and Stress "I liked this medication at first, lost about ten pounds, no appetite, very calm, anxiety and snappiness gone! But the bad side effects which ultimately made me get off this medicine were tranced feelings, like in a coma, felt beige, people asked why I was so melancholy, no sex drive, and sleepiness."

• bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress "Coming onto this medication, at first, I didn't notice anything in particular. I was on the train, and I just noticed that my disoriented thoughts and feeling super nervous calmed quite a bit. I did notice I didn't talk as much as I did before I started the medication. It helps with my depersonalization. But at the same time, it adds fuel to my underlying depression that I had in the past. At the same time, I believe that's a good thing. Because it's helping me heal hidden broken parts of myself. It especially helps when talking to my therapist about my past. I hate how tired I am, as I am typing this, I think I yawned at least 8 times. Delayed orgasms suck as well...but sometimes I take a day off from taking one pill, so it's okay."

• Mis...
• March 3, 2012

For Depression "I've been taking Celexa for a few weeks now. I've gained a lot of weight, so much in fact we thought I was pregnant! AND I'M NOT! I've been feeling nauseous and having cramps. I don't want to have sex anymore, and when we do, I can't have an orgasm. My period is down to just barely anything (I have an IUD that I've had for 3 years). Celexa does make me a happier person. I'm playing with my kids now, which before I wouldn't. I just wanted to be left alone and wanted to play my computer. Now I do things with my family, I feel happier."

• Mis...
• March 3, 2012

For Depression "I've been taking Celexa for a few weeks now. I've gained a lot of weight, so much in fact we thought I was pregnant! AND I'M NOT! I've been feeling nauseous and having cramps. I don't want to have sex anymore, and when we do, I can't have an orgasm. My period is down to just barely anything (I have an IUD that I've had for 3 years). Celexa does make me a happier person. I'm playing with my kids now, which before I wouldn't. I just wanted to be left alone and wanted to play my computer. Now I do things with my family, I feel happier."

• Los...
• June 21, 2022

For Anxiety and Stress "I’m in my 20s and a male. Started taking Celexa 2 years ago. It helped my anxiety a little but would get really severe headaches. But the worst thing was that I ruined my sex drive. And I mean for good. I stopped taking it because of the sexual side effects, and I never returned to normal even after months of stopping it. I was diagnosed with post-SSRI sexual dysfunction. Do NOT take it unless you want to ruin your sex life for good."

• Thu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "I was originally on Buspar, but for some reason the anxiety started to come back. So I went to my PCP, and after talking options, it was decided 10 mg of Celexa would help. So this is the 17th day on Celexa, and things seem to be starting to even out. Had stomach issues on days 1-3, but they went away. Sexual effects also popped up, but after checking with the wife, things still work on request, but just take a bit longer. One thing that's certainly still there is the increased anxiety. It's not as bad as it was, but still there. If you decide to go with this, this really can make the anxiety worse. So between the 60 mg of Buspar, the occasional Propranolol for the days the anxiety is super bad because of Celexa (which is getting better), I think this drug will work."

• ran...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 12, 2021

For Anxiety and Stress "I took Celexa for three months. Side effects included headaches, horrible period pain, sexual dysfunction, and horrible heartburn, to name a few. For me, I knew the medication wasn’t working about three months after I upped my dose to 20 mg. I just wasn’t getting better; I also had really bad mood swings, and since my anxiety wasn’t improving, I was taking a lot of my emergency medication (Xanax). I switched to Zoloft and love it... good luck to everyone trying to find what works for them! Hang in there."

• vol...
• May 14, 2011

For Depression "I took Celexa for 3 months at 20 mg daily to treat depression from bipolar disorder type I. I didn't notice a significant change in my mood. I discontinued due to nausea, lethargy, and difficulty achieving orgasm."

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2010

For Anxiety and Stress "I was prescribed this medicine for stress and anxiety to take along with my clonazepam. Have been on Celexa for only two days now and am having bad sexual side effects (unable to orgasm). Will stop this medicine ASAP."

• Cli...
• February 24, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "It first gives me the giggles. It can put me in a good mood. However, it does completely kill my sex drive. I have no interest whatsoever in my partner when on this medicine."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2016

For Depression "I felt like a zombie on this medication, gained weight, had no sex drive, and basically walked around not knowing what was going on. Definitely wouldn't recommend based on my own experience."

• cel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2013

For Depression "Positive mood changes after using for several weeks. However, on this medication, sex drive is practically non-existent for me (male)."

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2010

For Anxiety and Stress "Not fond of the sexual side effects (making it harder to orgasm), and it caused excessive sweating! However, it did work very well for managing my anxiety. The only negative were the side effects."

• sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2017

For Depression "Made me feel like a zombie, sexual side effects, no interest in doing anything. I would never take this drug again."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2012

For Depression "It makes me feel normal. I like it, but I sometimes get hot flashes and dry mouth. My husband also takes it, and it does well for him but has sexual side effects."

• Anonymous
• December 28, 2011

For Anxiety and Stress "I began using Celexa for social anxiety and mild depression. I have been using it for three years, and while it helped my symptoms, it lowered my libido drastically."