SSRI and sex drive advice

Alicia

Lexapro is totally killing my sex drive and it's affecting my relationship. My man is super understanding about everything but I feel bad that I'm never in the mood and I can tell he is frustrated even though he tries to hide it. How do you guys manage it ??

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Va

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I tried that med and it murdered my sex drive. My vagina was literally numb. Maybe talk to your doctor about trying all different antidepressant. I was switched to “Trintellix” and has had zero sexual complications. You can also as your doctor about adding a pill called Buspar also called (Buspirone)I used that when I was on Zoloft and it drastically helped the sexual side effects. It’s technically used for anxiety but it has an off label effect what counteracts the sexual side effects cause by antidepressants.

Va

Vanessa🌻🏳️‍🌈🇱🇷 • Feb 5, 2021
Sorry for the typos, I’m trying to multitask and I messed up in a few places, hopefully you still get what I’m trying to say. This app needs a “edit” button🤣

Ch

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I’d talk to doc ask if there’s an alternative med you can try. Chances are that one may not cause that same effect as bad. I know it’s sucks changing a med that works. But when one of the side effects interferes with daily life, I think it’s worth it to give it a try. Talk to your doc, if you already have or don’t feel comfortable with that, find one who will. Good luck to you! I Hope it works out soon!

Ch

Christin • Jan 29, 2021
And No problem! 😊😊

Ch

Christin • Jan 29, 2021
Oh gotcha! That’s also a good tides to try!

Al

Alicia • Jan 29, 2021
Thanks! I just switched to this because I was on paxil and it made me so tired I couldn't function, this one doesn't make me so tired so I was hopeful but maybe I could try lowering my dose before switching again. I appreciate the advice 😊

M

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I stopped taking it because it was doing the same to me