are there any sexual side effects with taking lexapro?

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My husband was taking lexapro, and I can definitely tell you he suffered major sexual side effects. Your doctor can tell you more about the side effects, but usually if you are having problems your doctor can switch meds, until you find something that works for you.

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Sexual side effects are common to many antidepressants. Specifically, loss of libido, dryness, and difficulty achieving orgasm are pretty common. It's up to you if these side effects are bothersome enough to consider changing your medication. I would also mention it to your doctor and he/she may be able to make some suggestions.

Lexapro is basically a variation on Celexa. The idea behind Lexapro is that it's a more potent Celexa and subsequently requires a lower dosage. The logic is that a lower dosage results in lessened side-effects.

Information from MedlinePlus:

Rare Side Effects:

Coma; confusion; convulsions; decreased urine output; dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat ; headache; increased thirst ; muscle pain or cramps; nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath; swelling of face, ankles, or hands; unusual tiredness or weakness

More common:

Constipation; decreased interest in sexual intercourse; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; ejaculation delay; gas in stomach; heartburn; inability to have or keep an erection ; impotence; increased sweating ; loss in sexual ability desire, drive, or performance ; nausea; stomach pain ; sleeplessness; trouble sleeping; unable to sleep; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common:

Abdominal pain; chills; cough; decreased appetite; diarrhea; fever; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache ; joint pain; loss of appetite ; muscle aches and pains; nausea; not able to have an orgasm; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; runny nose; shivering; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; sneezing ; sore throat; stuffy nose ; sweating; tightness of chest or wheezing; trouble sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting
Source(s):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/500409.html

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