New to Forum and in real need of advice please!

[JamieBing]

Hi guys, new to this forum. Wanted to ask some opinions. I have been on Escitalopram for 3 years now (on and off) and I have always had problems reaching orgasm or it takes way too long. However, I have found the effects of the drug really help my anxiety and the GP has told me to stay on the 20mg as its working. So I am in a catch 22. I have tried reducing the dosage and it just brought back the anxiety. I did feel ok to come off it about 2 years ago and my orgasms went back to normal. So it seems these are my side effects to the SSRIs. This is why I am looking for an altermative and it seems this Mirtazapine isn't an SSRI and on Wikepedia and all these sites no one mentions it as one of the side effects. Does anyone have any other medication they can recommend to try so that I can go back to normal sexually... appreciate any advice! Thanks for your help, James.:)

[nomorepanic]

Hi JamieBing

We just wanted to welcome you aboard to NMP. We hope you enjoy your stay here and get all the support and advice you need.

Please take some time to read the website articles on the left as well for loads of advice and tips.

[Richard1960]

Hi James.

I had the problems you describe whilst on seroxat one of the side effects of this type of medication.:shrug:

I am now on Citalopram and the effect for me at least is not as great, it might be worth going to see your GP about this as there may be different types of meds that do not have the effect that the medication you are currently on does.

All the best .

Richard.