TMI - Prozac and sexual side effects

Hello!

I've been on meds for years. Most recently I was on Celexa and Abilify and then decided I wanted to be off all meds. When I went off them cold turkey for about 2 months I suddenly realized that when I was on them I was having sexual side effects I didn't even realize - I know it's TMI but basically it was hindering my ability to orgasm. Not completely, but significantly.

Jump ahead and now I've realized I really do need to be on meds so I've started on Prozac. The first week I was just on 10mg. I noticed an improvement within days and did not have the sexual side effect. Then after that first week I went up to 20mg. It's been about 2-3 weeks on that dosage and I am now having the same sexual side effect.

My question is this...I know that it takes at least 6 weeks for your body to adjust to these types of meds....has anyone here experienced negative sexual side effects from them that then improved after the initial adjustment period? Or is this something that's more likely to be a permanent side effect (like it was when I was on the Celexa/Abilify)? Is there any way to combat this side effect? I know Wellbutrin is supposed to have less side effects but I've tried that before and it wasn't right for me so I'm not too keen on switching over to it. However.......I'm contemplating it because it's been a couple years since I was on it so maybe things are slightly different now and it would be effective and allow me my sexual normalcy......

I know this seems like a silly side effect to be so worried about, but it's a big deal to me....

Thank you!

Everyone reacts differently to medications. I had been on Prozac off and on for years. When on it I had no libido whatsoever. I was also on Lexapro at one time and it did not negatively affect my libido.

It would be a good idea to talk openly with your prescribing Dr. about sexual side effects. Your Dr. might be able to suggest one that is less likely to cause this side effect. It can be trial and error to find a medication that helps you and it's the same when it comes to finding one that doesn't have a negative affect on the libido.

Yes, I suppose I should talk to my med Dr about this side effect...I'm so sick of trying different things for one reason or another but really, she knows me best and she knows the meds best so I probably should rely on her for this issue too....

Happyfoever,

I have moved your post to its own thread...as not to highjack this one...

...and so more members can recognize you as a newcomber and welcome you.:)

Talk to you on the new thread with your name in the title.

Scaredy Cat