The sexual dysfunction that can often accompany the use of SSRIs is widely reported and I have suffered this problem on Sertraline and Fluoxetine.
My GP has just switched me on to Citalopram, however I fear it will result in the same.
I've done quite a bit of research into SSRIs and have a theory I want to try and test...
Has anyone who has experienced sexual dysfunction (reduced libido, lack of sensation, inability to climax etc) on one SSRI, switched to a different SSRI to then not suffer dysfunction?
My theory is that whilst not everyone suffers dysfunction on SSRIs, those that do will suffer it on them all, irrespective of brand, as it's the reaction to increased serotonin levels, no matter what drug achieves this that is causing the dysfunction; i.e, you're either susceptible to increased serotonin or you're not - at least as far as dysfunction is concerned.
What I'm looking for is someone that has experienced dysfunction on one SSRI, but switched to another and not suffered dysfunction, i.e disproving my theory.
Anyone?
Thanks in advance.
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Anti-depressants - sexual dysfunction
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WillWorkForFood · 13/02/2018 20:20
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