Re: Sertraline and sex
Originally Posted by
Trixibelle
Hi everyone I’m new here! Please be gentle!
Started sertraline 50mg 4 weeks and it’s been amazing. I can actually sleep which means a lot when you are working and have 6 kids! Also a huge reduction in that horrible chest pain/ tightness caused by anxiety and a much clearer head.
The one problem is it’s affecting sex. Doesn’t really bother me as I don’t feel the effects are that bad and I still enjoy it but it’s causing huge issues for my hubby who has his own issues and has complex PTSD.
Shall I stick it out and hope the sexual side effects improve? Try another drug?
I’ve had talking therapists btw, CBT twice, counselling twice, last session caused me nightmares and horrific insomnia so had to stop.
Please help!!
Apologies if I've got this wrong, but I interpret this as you're having problems reaching orgasm? This is very common with Sertraline and antidepressants in general. It's hard to know how to answer really given that you've not been very clear on how it's affecting your husband?
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