Any tips on sexual side effects and Anti-Depressants???!
Question: Im on very low doses of Celexa and Xanax. I have a more difficult time achieving orgasm during sex and even while masturbating. Sometimes it just doesnt happen no matter how hard I try. My sex drive is also slightly lower than normal. Overall the benefits of the meds outweight the side effects. But the sexual issues are annoying.
Any tips to offset my side effects?
Answers: Im on very low doses of Celexa and Xanax. I have a more difficult time achieving orgasm during sex and even while masturbating. Sometimes it just doesnt happen no matter how hard I try. My sex drive is also slightly lower than normal. Overall the benefits of the meds outweight the side effects. But the sexual issues are annoying.
Any tips to offset my side effects?
I gave the thumbs up for the lady who said ask for welbutrin because its one of few anti-depresants on the market right now that hasn't been directly linked to retarded ejaculation.
The problem is that you're probably taking the xannax (which is real hard core stuff) for anxiety. You're probably sensitive to stimulants. I mean sure have a couple cups of coffee and all is good. But welbutrin MAY increase your chances of having anxiety or panic attacks.
It also depends on how long you've been on the medicine. If you've only been on for a month or so give it three more. If by then these side affects have not gone away or gotten worse, tell your doctor and he may be able to tapper you off the celexa (thats what's causing your problem) and put you on a different medicine.
Other than that you should consider therapy to along with the drugs. The drugs only do part of the job. Ideally you should be getting therapy so that you don't need the drugs. And by the way you can take xannax As needed. You don't have to take it everyday or even more than once a day if you're symptoms are down. On the otherhand you should follow your doctors instructions over mine and if he wants you take xannax everyday, then that is what you should do. But its one hell of a drug habbit to kick if you get hooked. Some even say its worse than heroine.
yeah, here's a tip.
would you rather be depressed and have anxiety attacks [which is what xanax is for.] or would you rather want an orgasm?
first....xanax is very addictive, regardless of how low it is.
i'm not sure about celexa...but if you seriously are kindda immature about all this...considering mental health is better than sexual health...ask about zoloft.
they have less of a side effect.
besides that....the side effects stop after a period of time.
you either take the meds or you dont.
but i'd really be smart and take the effects.
don't push yourself into orgasming. if you know you have a hard time...then don't do it. there's other things in life to be worried about than if you can *** or not.
come on now...think.
Ask your doc about Wellbutrin. Some people have found it helpful. (Unfortunately, I wasn't one of them, but it's worth a try). Good luck
I had the same problem on Xanax. I take celexa everyday and it don't affect me at all that way. Ask your doctor about possiable lowering your dosage of Xanax!! :@)
Sorry ... BUt I don't know of any ... Your doctor would be able to give you better and professional advice ... Best of Luck to ya !!
Talk to your doctor about switching your meds. Effexor is an antidepressant that has the opposite effect. It increases your sexual drive. In some people it is as effective as Viagra. Now how can anyone be depressed with that?
Improving SEX drive.
this is weird answer you ever get and you can LAUGH about it. It has to be RAW.
Take it and EAT it every day. you have to chew raw.
3 to 4 cloves RAW GARLIC will help you.
The effect within 3 to 4 weeks and good for your HEART also.
it's unproven but for some reason it works.
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it help for someone "depression"
Another weird ,it had to be RAW
12pcs. RAW PEANUT & 1 pcs. RAW WALNUTS
eat everyday.
you can Laugh about it but it's true. you can try those i mention.