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Citalopram and Loss of Sex Drive

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Since taking 20mg Citalopram for almost 2 months now I have completely lost my sex drive. The medication has been excellent for resoloving my anxiety that I was suffering post a stressful 18 months being unhappy in a job. Are there any other men/women on 20 mg Citalopram that have noticed that Citalopram has effected their sex drive? Luckily I have a warm and loving partner who keeps reassuring me that my \"horny hormones\" will come back and in the meantime be patient! :wink:

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  • Britishbutch
    Britishbutch Guest

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    I've done a search on Google about citalopram and sex drive and found this discussion.

    Ironically I'm really depressed even though I'm on 40mg and have been for years, because I have no sex drive my partner says she understands but says it's all in my head and not all down to the meds. After doing my research I know she's wrong

    Is there any evidence that once you're off this stuff, it comes back?

    I'm seeing my mental health doctor tomorrow and am telling him I want off this stuff and to be put on something else. Can anyone recommend a substitute?

    I'm going to try to get him to put me on Zyban which has been medically proven to work as an antidepressant across the world and doesn't affect your sex drive. It's only available in the UK though to assist with quitting smoking. Told you I'd done my research.

    Thoughts please x

  • chad43009
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    I have been on 40 mg of citalopram for quite some time. My sex drive is very limited and I experienced other side effects such as insomnia which led me to taking Seroquel. between the both I have no interest in sex which is good for a single man like me who looks good and only focused on looks and what is in a woman's pants. my anxiety has been completely gone for months now and I would not trade it for the world . The benefits outweigh the cons of this medication. I also have trouble achieving an orgasm which is really disappointing

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