Posted by Kath on June 8, 2000, at 18:04:00
In reply to Re: Sexual side effects Celexa » BG, posted by Archangel on June 8, 2000, at 16:32:21
> > After being on Zoloft for about 11 months, my psychologist recently switched me to Celexa, 40mg. During the time I was on the Zoloft, I had no sexual partners. However, after being on Celexa for about one month, and having it work much better than the Zoloft, I have a partner with which I am fairly sexually active. Oh, in case it matters, I'm male and 15 years old. I have had huge difficulty orgasming while with my partner. My question is, with no chance of changing medication (because of my age, talking to my psychologist about this would be very difficult, and likely having repricussions, and also my father is a neurologist, so he knows that something is different when medications are tampered with and will want to know why), is there anything I can do to get around the sexual side effects?
> > Thank you,
> > BG
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> > P.S.
> > Please, do not respond with criticism for being sexually active while young, this is the only resource I can use, and I really need to know.
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> BG,
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> I’ve read where adding Wellbutrin to the mix might help your problem. However, it sounds like you would be reluctant to tamper with your medications because of your father’s knowledge of meds.
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> Having read past posts on this subject, I realize that meds cause some people to lose interest in sexual activity and are thus unable to perform. Others, while interested, find their actual performance to be hampered and unsatisfactory. While I was taking Celexa, I fell into the later category. It sounds like you fall into that category too. I’m sorry, I can’t offer any advice on solving the specific physical problem you’re writing about.
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> Regarding your post script, it never occurred to me to criticize you. I wouldn’t presume to take on the role of judge while participating on this board. You didn't come here to get a lecture, and I won't give you one. However, while reading your post, I did feel compelled to respond and offer this unsolicited advice: Please always use condoms to protect yourself and your partner. Perhaps the possibility of catching a disease is remote, but you are certainly capable of fathering a child. I assume she’s probably around your age and isn’t using any of the various birth control options available to women. I further assume neither of you want to become parents yet. If you are going to remain sexually active, *YOU* must take the responsibility to protect both yourself and your partner. Always practice sex safely.
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> Having said all that, I hope I don’t ruin the serious nature of my response by closing with some levity: Son, I hope you’re not setting your little girlfriend up for a lifetime of disappointment because of your apparent “stamina.” You’re going to be a difficult act to follow ;-)
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> Archangel (Michael)
Michael - I love your levity!! Kath
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