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May 03, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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My wife was recently prescribed Lexapro. Her energy, libido and ability to reach orgasm are way down?
Anyone have any experience with this drug? Thanks in advance. |
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May 03, 2012 at 01:08 PM
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I'd suggest she talk to her doctor.
I was on Lexapro for years. And now that I'm off it, I realize that it put me in a fog. I had no energy either. And I don't think it was really helping my depression either. I really can't speak to the other stuff. |
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May 04, 2012 at 06:26 PM
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http://womenshealth.about.com/od/dep...rosideeffe.htm
I don't know how reliable that is, but the side effects listed seem to be exactly what you describe in your wife, and apparently par for the course. __________________ The world suffers alot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people.- Napoleon Bonaparte |
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Grand Magnate
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May 04, 2012 at 06:47 PM
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Hmmm I'm the complete opposite then again I'm only on 10 mgs
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May 04, 2012 at 07:09 PM
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I have been on Lexapro for about 8 years. I started at 10mg and worked my way up to 40mg. I still notice some of the side effects, but they far outweigh the life I was living before the meds. My current problem is Lexapro just went generic. I am unsure if it is really working for me. I am crying more, feeling much more apathetic, and in general, displeased with my life.
I do notice a decreased ability to orgasm. That is really the only complaint. With the right partner and/or toys that can be helped. |
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Grand Magnate
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May 04, 2012 at 09:07 PM
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I was wondering about the generic myself so far I'm good seroquel went generic as well which was good for my wallet
As far as i know you can request the pharamcy to give you name brand __________________ Invictus it matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley |
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