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Anti-depressants and sex

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BettyBeetroot · 30/10/2007 21:49

Hi, I hope someone can help. I feel a bit embarrassed. I was prescribed Cipralex for PND about 5 months ago and I haven't told my gp that I stopped taking them about 1 month ago. I know it was a stupid thing to do and I am feeling really low right now. I am going to my gp again on Thursday. The main reasons I stopped taking them is that it really affected sex (near impossible to achieve the big O and when I did it was just 'not right') and also I was finding it really hard to get to sleep. It's not like I have sex loads - maybe twice a week right now. My dh is very supportive and I am under no pressure from him about the sex - he is just annoyed I stopped taking the pills without telling him as now he is treading on egg shells with my mood swings. So I just wanted to know, is there anyone else who had this problem? Will my gp be able to give me something that doesn't interfere with my sex life? I am too embarrassed to ask if there isn't. Thanks anyone.

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TotalChaos · 30/10/2007 21:51

It's all a bit trial and error with ADs - but you may find that another similar AD doesn't give you sexual problems. I would definitely explain this to GP.

Dior · 30/10/2007 21:52

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BettyBeetroot · 30/10/2007 22:00

Thanks for the quick replies. I will definately mention it to my GP. I don't want to sound like I'm sex mad or anything but our sex life is pretty important and usually very good. My DH works abroad for long periods so we both look forward to it while he's away iykwim. I'm am just feeling so awful right now. I felt quite good on the AD's and it's extra depressing now knowing I can't function well without them right now.

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jangly · 30/10/2007 22:03

Citalopram is the ssri least likely to affect your sex life. Perhaps your doctor would let you try that.

BettyBeetroot · 30/10/2007 22:08

Thanks Jangly, I'll make a note of it and mention it

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pootleflump · 30/10/2007 22:11

I have exactly the same problem with Prozac and also had it years ago when I took Seroxat for a short time. It seems to me that if it affects you that way then probably all SSRI will affect you the same, although it's worth trying another- unfortunately I can't do that as I'm ttc and Prozac is safest choice.

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