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Celexa
18 Female
Today I'm starting to take Celexa (10 mg) for mild/moderate depression. I'm a little worried that it will take away my sex drive.
Does anyone have some feedback for me?
Thanks!
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You do not need to worry about you sex drive being taken away. Im on celxa as well 20 mg for depression and axiety. It is goin gvery well i been on it for a little over 6 months and its going pretty well. I used to be on a medication called welbutrin and it was awful! I had no sex drive no anything. I had terrible side effects. One tip on taking this medication make sure to take it everyday at the same time because once your on it which it will take a few weeks (3-4)to get used to your body and how the body works it will start giving you emotional breakdowns! so be sure to take this medication and listen to your docotor. It doesnt effect the sex drive at all though!
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Celexa is a very good antidepressant medication. The 10mg dosage you are on is the lowest dosage of this type medication which is a serotonin replacement type drug. Serotonin is a natural chemical formed in the brain that controls mood. These medications take between 1 and 4 weeks to fully take effect.
Every medication has side effects, but not everyone responds to a particular medication in the same way. Antidepressants are known to have an effect on ones sex life, more so in males than females. The obvious effect in males is the inability to gain and maintain an erection. Should you find yourself suffering from any side effects of this or any other medication contact your doctor immediately.
While loss of sex drive is not a dangerous side effect it is an impediment to recovery. Do not be embarrassed to talk to your doctor about your sex drive or sex life. Remember anything you tell your doctor is confidential and cannot be told to your parents, teacher or school.
You may initially find some changes while your body adjust to the medication. As long as these changes do not fall under the list of "DANGEROUSE SIDE EFFECTS" that instruct you to contact your doctor immediately give your body time to adjust. Given the dosage you're on I would not expect you to experience any real side effects of this medication and if you do your doctor will simply try another one.
The key to combating depression is to be truthful with yourself, your doctor and your therapist. This is a tall order and it can take time to get there. Your therapist is key if you are not comfortable with your therapist find another one. I went threw two therapist before I found the third therapist who I have been working with. With her help we have found, in my case, the keys to my depression. She has helped me identify what triggers the depression and I am able to better handle those situations that in the past put me in a depressive episode.
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I tried two medications before I started Celexa for my anxeity and mild depression when I was a bit younger than you, and all I can really say is that Celexa was the perfect medication for me.
Others I tried (and choose to stop and try something else) killed my sex drive and my attention span. Celexa did neither. I got occasionally motion sick in cars while taking Celexa, but I'm not even sure that was Celexa's fault.
So, I can't promise you that Celexa will work as well for you as it did for me, what I really want you to know is that in four months or so, if you are suffering negative side effects, take to your doctor about trying a different drug. SSRIs are fantastic aids to help your recovery, but if this ones not for you, that's perfectly fine. Try another.
I took Celexa through my last years of highschool and begining of university. I also went back on in my final year when I got a bit overwhelmed. I've been without medication for years now, but I'm glad to know that it's out there if I ever need it agian. I hope you have as much luck as I did.
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