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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Dec 19, 2023 | Replies (29)
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I’m still debating whether to start on Lexapro. I just realized that sexual sexual side effects are inherent with all SSRIs. Man, that’s a biggie for me. If just a small percentage repirt this problem, I wonder it seems to be so prevalent. Oh well…..I’ve talked to my therapist about it and now to talk to my primary.
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Yes, there is a definite side effect of losing sexual interest. I did not know it while I was on over the years several of them. Some (anti-depressants) have more of an effect than others. I will say that I have been on Welbutrin XL and Lexapro and there were the sexual side effects, disinterest, no shall we say passion or intensity. Along with the side effects of seizures with an increase in Welbutrin XL, I managed to stop taking Welbutrin XL and weaned off Lexapro. We each have to weigh what is important to us, our mental wellness if the anti-depressant works, or our sexual effectiveness for our emotional and physical well-being.