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Lexapro is KILLING our sex life
I've been on Lexapro for the good part of 3 years now. Was off of it briefly when FI and I met, so sex was great.Lexapro lowers your libido so it has a huge effect on your sex drive.
I still love having sex w/ him, mostly b/c of the intimacy that we share, but I can't get the big O. Ever. And this bothers him b/c he doesn't feel adequate, even though when we first got together I got there almost every time.
I've talked to the psych about switching meds b/c of this but I'm a little nervous about doing so. Has anybody had this problem? Advice?
Re: Lexapro is KILLING our sex life
I had the same problem. I stopped taking the pills, and what a difference within just a couple weeks! But if you need the pills, try to talk to your psych about switching to something that doesn't affect your libido. Intimacy is important. Have a serious talk with your doc about what side effects you want to avoid (poor libido, and some psych pills make you gain weight), and they SHOULD be able to find you something.
Good luck!
Yep, been there. Lexapro is great for ocd / anxiety but it kills the sex drive, only you can decide if it's worth the trade off. For me anxiety without meds is so overwhelming that it's even worse for the sex life, so not having meds isn't really an option for me.
Talk to your doctor, it's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's a VERY common side effect & they should change your medication, you may have to try a couple until you find one that you like. For me zoloft works great, there's a generic that costs a lot less and I have very few side effects. It's decreased my sex drive a little but not much. If you doctor doesn't listen or won't change your meds find a new doctor who you're comfortable with who's willing to help you.