Complete loss of sex drive because of antidepressants... - Page 3

kkcountry · #1 10-22-2007, 08:58 PM

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No problems on Lexapro

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Ditto. If anything it increased my sex drive because I wasn't so depressed all the time.

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miajag · #2 10-22-2007, 05:27 PM

It's pretty amazing humans were able to survive without antidepressants for thousands of years without offing themselves at the drop of a hat.

RoundGuy · #3 10-22-2007, 05:36 PM

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It's pretty amazing humans were able to survive without antidepressants for thousands of years without offing themselves at the drop of a hat.

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Yeah, but when the average life expectency was 37.....

kipin · #4 10-22-2007, 05:48 PM

I've been on Lexapro for the last 4 or 5 months, and it has pretty much completely killed my sex drive. I'm not really depressed any more which is good, but feeling asexual at times is a pretty weak side effect.

Interesting that it doesn't seem to have the same effect for others on the board, as I know it is listed as one of the primary side effects.

Other side effects I noticed at first, but have since decreased was the feeling of ALWAYS feeling hungry. I gained a bit of weight, but I'm working on losing it again through eating better and trying to exercise more.

Lexapro also seems to magnify the effects of alcohol, and if I didn't take the meds in the morning, and take them in the late afternoon or evening, if I end up drinking at night, I feel the effects of alcohol a lot more than if I had taken the meds earlier in the day.

Also, I wouldn't recommend quitting cold turkey from the meds, I ran out of my prescription for a period of a few days, and I felt so ridiculously depressed it was horrible to think that in a few short months my body had managed to become completely dependent on the medication.

I'm still debating on whether or not medicating for depression is worth it since my depression tends to run at a very low level, and not completely decimate me like it seems to do for a lot of people.

lbo · #5 10-22-2007, 06:47 PM

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I've been on Lexapro for the last 4 or 5 months, and it has pretty much completely killed my sex drive. I'm not really depressed any more which is good, but feeling asexual at times is a pretty weak side effect.

Interesting that it doesn't seem to have the same effect for others on the board, as I know it is listed as one of the primary side effects.

Other side effects I noticed at first, but have since decreased was the feeling of ALWAYS feeling hungry. I gained a bit of weight, but I'm working on losing it again through eating better and trying to exercise more.

Lexapro also seems to magnify the effects of alcohol, and if I didn't take the meds in the morning, and take them in the late afternoon or evening, if I end up drinking at night, I feel the effects of alcohol a lot more than if I had taken the meds earlier in the day.

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lexapro killed my sex drive, as has every anti-depressant ever. and i've been on them since i've been sexually active.

i didn't gain any weight on lexapro though, but then again i'm picky about my weight and am not the best standard.

to the original poster:

ask your psychiatrist about switching meds. wellbutrin is often the med of choice for people with sexual side effects. in the mean time, try to watch porn without pleasuring yourself. then you'll be ready to go when you're with your girlfriend?

XXXNoahXXX · #6 10-22-2007, 06:55 PM

jesus, is half the forum on the goofballs?

HeroInBlack · #7 10-22-2007, 10:23 PM

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It's pretty amazing humans were able to survive without antidepressants for thousands of years without offing themselves at the drop of a hat.

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Well, in fairness, My Chemical Romance didn't exist back then.

MicroBob · #8 10-22-2007, 10:38 PM

Interesting catch 22...because if I lost my sex drive I would really need the anti-depressants.

Rootabager · #9 10-22-2007, 11:10 PM

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Interesting catch 22...because if I lost my sex drive I would really need the anti-depressants.

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so true, great point.

EscapePlan9 · #10 10-23-2007, 05:37 AM

I'm pretty sure the reason we see so many responses from people who've taken anti-depressants is because they have the strongest opinions on the subject - not that a huge portion of 2p2 users are on them.

I've been on a dozen anti-depressants and mood stabilizers over my life. The last one I was on was Lexapro, which gave me sexual problems like you mentioned. Ever since then, even months after discontinuing usage, it's become difficult to sustain an erection - but not even close to as difficult as when on Lexapro.

I haven't had health care since January and just started a new job with a successful company. My benefits (with a decent health plan) don't begin until February. So basically I'm putting off taking care of myself until then. I'm in enough debt as is. I probably need to go back on some form of meds and god I hope Lexapro didn't manage to permanently make it more difficult for me to sustain erections - I hope it's only psychological.