Cipralex and sex

[Susan33]

I've been taking Cipralex for 2 weeks now, for anxiety, but find now I can't have orgasms.
(have tried 3 times!)

I have read that this can be a side effect, but it's such a huge side effect for me. Does anyone have any advice and does this side effect go away?

(Im female btw)

[Susan33]

p.s. I really hope you don't mind me asking this question

[nomorepanic]

Hi Susan

Of course we don't mind you asking.

I was on a different anti-depressant and my libido (sex drive) was zero so I never even got as far as trying lol.

I am sure Meg may be able to throw some light on whether this gets better in time.

There are quite a few women on this med so perhaps they will be brave enough to answer too.

Sorry I am not much help.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

Nicola

[Meg]

Unfortunately it is a very well known sideeffect.

Some people get tolerant to it and it improves, some don't. Sorry.


Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk
You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance

[meesey]

Fortunately i havent had this side effect on this med , which i am on at the mo, but i did have it on other meds, i found the more i tried and focused on climax the more it didnt happen, ok i know this might be different being a male, but i did find if i relaxed more and spent more time on well to be blunt ermmm how do i put this, carressing and loving shall i say, it was easier, hope this helps and sorry if this is a bit descript...Paul

[nomorepanic]

Lol Paul - nice to see a male perspective on this. Cheers mate.

Nicola

[vernon]

Hi susan I am male to and been taking cipralex 10 mg for 50 days then 25 days ago doc put it up to 25. I seemed to want more sex on this med but at beginning couldnt climac. But after about 8 weeks this is back to normal now so it did wear off. Just seem to want too much lol. New Sarah was on Cipralex for over 12 months maybe she could tell you as she is female. take care Vernon

[FAN]

hi i had this problem with the side effect but it does wear off after a while, meanwhile try using other positions to the usual one as you might need more you know what oh i know what i mean but cant explain it lol

fan x

[Susan33]

lol
I think I know what you mean Fan

Thanks Vernon.
That's excellent news that the effects may wear off, Im so pleased about that!

and that was a lovely welcome.

[razocaine_07]

hi, susan, being a male and only 20, i was on meds that almost got rid of my sex drive all together. This had a really bad effect on me at the time. The only thing i could suggest too, is the obvious things such as talking to a GP, pharmacist. If it is entirely the medication doing this, then people in the same situation are the best to ask.