Hi Guys...
How long after stopping Lexapro does sexual desire/ability to orgasam come back..... ??? (Presuming it does %-) )
How long after stopping Lexapro does sexual desire/ability to orgasam come back..... ??? (Presuming it does %-) )
I love Lexapro and it's really been good to me... It's actually brought back my sex-drive. I probably lost it because of the depression. I have always taken a long time to orgasm and sometimes couldn't finish. Lexapro actually has brought me back to normal in the bedroom.
I have had motivational problems, but this is a normal side-effect. You just have to remember that you are on a med and so you need to push yourself.
Lexapro and all these damn "Happy Pills" are over prescribed in my opinion by pen happ docs who must not know too much about them. They help some people but are certainly ot for everyone.
Caused me me more problems than being a little sad ever did including the difficulty getting off which made me feel like a bit of a stud for a while but at my age I don't really want to have to take multiple water breaks during an encounter and the condition is evidently permanent because I have been off of it for over 3 years and the problems continues.
I'm sure my doc would jsut prescribe "Viagra" to help but I dont think thats the problem. Oh well, too late I guess but I wouldnt advise it unless its a last resortl
read the people who are trying to get off Lexapro. the withddrawals are aweful. While helping raise th eseratonin level in your brain it's killing the neurons....it's wha tthey don't tell you about the drug....I'd rather work through tough times with out all that artificial happiness
It's healthier for you in the long run....read some of this stuff....it's not good fo ryou.
I am a woman and have been on Lexapro since I was fourteen (before I was sexually active). I was never able to achieve orgasm with any partner, and it took an incredible amount of time and work to do so on my own. I thought this was normal. This year, a mix up with my insurance caused me to not have access to the drug for several months. During that time, I was extremely depressed but capable of reaching orgasm with my partner. I'm back on Lexapro now, and the problem persists. I need help.
Do you mind if I ask how long it took you to regain your sexual health after the switch from Lexapro to Wellbutrin?
I am a male 52 and I also was prescribed with Escitalopram. I've been in a relationship for 26 years with my wife and never had this problem before.
My wife is saying that i have to admit I am getting older and this is normal but I refuse to admit that. I have been very sexual all my life and since I started taking this medication 4 days ago, the problems started, so i quit taking the medication.
As the wife with 2 kids...the "increased stamina" or inability to achieve orgasm by my husband who takes lexapro has given me feelings of inadequacy in spite of my right brain knowing the side effects. So after 17 yrs of marriage, I dont have the stamina or time for an hour and a half bout. 30 mins is nice but when both are exhausted with no end result...it just creates other issues. Granted I take prozac but I am trying to keep it straight and not get a complex over me not being able to get my husband that I love off...
I'm a 21 year old female .. My experience with lexapro is that is takes a lil while to reach orgasm but when it comes it strong and intense and lasts a little bit longer than usual.. I love it
How you know when it happens
I am 52 year old male taking Lexapro last 6 years. Only take 5MG/day. Has made me last much longer during sex but recently I had two incidences where I approach orgasm and very little ejaculate comes out and then feeling goes away, great to last long but frustrating not to achieve that great orgasmic feeling at the end. I find that this happens when foreplay is much longer and that when we get right into sex, I have no problem. guessing the longer duration of erection takes away some of the feeling. I have gone off Lexapro before but life is better for me on it. may ask doc about Welbutrin based on these posts. for those of you afraid to talk with doc about this, understand that doctors have heard it all and you need to share this info as your well being is more important than a few minutes of discomfort during a discussion.
I am 52 year old male taking Lexapro last 6 years. Only take 5MG/day. Has made me last much longer during sex but recently I had two incidences where I approach orgasm and very little ejaculate comes out and then feeling goes away, great to last long but frustrating not to achieve that great orgasmic feeling at the end. I find that this happens when foreplay is much longer and that when we get right into sex, I have no problem. guessing the longer duration of erection takes away some of the feeling. I have gone off Lexapro before but life is better for me on it. may ask doc about Welbutrin based on these posts. for those of you afraid to talk with doc about this, understand that doctors have heard it all and you need to share this info as your well being is more important than a few minutes of discomfort during a discussion.
the official side effects are quite vague. I'll tell you exactly what happened to my wife and I. We both had to stop due to sexual sides. I could have sex like usual, mostly, and still had plenty of desire and drive. But I could pound her for 40 minutes and couldn't cum! I felt like my penis was going to explode the whole time but no relief. Scared the sh*t out of me. My wife was much worse. She's a young (20's) and wild Brazilian woman and was turned on all the time before lexapro. After she had no sexual desire at all! Didn't enjoy any of it and after about 2 weeks like this we both threw in the towel on Lex.
This is very common and your psychiatrist is very much aware of the side effects. Your psychiatrist is an adult who is a professional and treats patients every day. They need to know if you are experiencing any side effects or otherwise of medications you take. They work with you to try and help you. Topics of ones sexuality and all that it includes, are very common conversations. Nothing to be ashamed of.
Same here. I came way too easily before ha. Irish too!!