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Posted by BG on June 8, 2000, at 14:26:56
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,
BGP.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.
Posted by Rockets on June 8, 2000, at 15:35:58
In reply to Sexual side effects Celexa, posted by BG on June 8, 2000, at 14:26:56
Perhaps your parents can help you better than we can young man.
Posted by Lurker on June 8, 2000, at 16:25:38
In reply to Sexual side effects Celexa, posted by BG on June 8, 2000, at 14:26:56
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VIAGRA--CHECK IT OUT
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.
Posted by Archangel on June 8, 2000, at 16:32:21
In reply to Sexual side effects Celexa, posted by BG on June 8, 2000, at 14:26:56
> 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
>
> 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.________________________________________________
BG,
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.
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.
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.
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 ;-)
Archangel (Michael)
Posted by Archangel on June 8, 2000, at 16:41:53
In reply to Re: Sexual side effects Celexa, posted by Lurker on June 8, 2000, at 16:25:38
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> VIAGRA--CHECK IT OUT
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While Viagra will help maintain an erection, I don't think that's his problem.
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
> >
> > 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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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
Posted by me-but-not-me on June 9, 2000, at 0:05:39
In reply to Re: Sexual side effects Celexa » Archangel, posted by Kath on June 8, 2000, at 18:04:00
BG,
It took a full 6-8 weeks for the sexual side effects of Celexa (80mg at one point) to abate in my case. But they did totally cease. I also added BuSpar, and I think that helped as well. I know how frustrating it can be, I hope it works out for you.
Posted by NikkiT on June 9, 2000, at 9:00:56
In reply to Sexual side effects Celexa, posted by BG on June 8, 2000, at 14:26:56
*laughing*
Good advice!!! Where are the men that have this stamina now eh??
BG - I found on nearly all my meds, I was unable to orgasm is a devcent amount of tme, and had little interest in sex. Till serzone.. this had turned me around completely and I am now.. erm.. ont he rampage and making up for lost time!!! My poor hubby!
I would also like to re-iterate some advice though - Please make sure you're being careful. I too was sexually active at your age, but I always ensured condoms were part of the process (even though I was on the pill..)0 There's just WAY too many diseases, and the number fo girls at school who fell pregnant - wow! Just remember... by having your fun safely now, you can have MUCH more fun in the years to come!
Posted by Lin on June 9, 2000, at 23:06:42
In reply to Re: Sexual side effects Celexa, posted by me-but-not-me on June 9, 2000, at 0:05:39
BG,
I also experienced sexual side effects on Celexa, as well as on all of the SSRIs. I HATED that aspect of the meds and constantly tried new things to treat it. I never had any problems with sex and orgasm before I started taking the SSRIs and I found the side effect unbearable, so I am really sympathetic. I am female, but I found that adding Wellbutrin did help (I added 150 mg). Also, with the Celexa, I took drug holidays from it, which, with the Wellbutrin added, helped even more. There are other medications you can try such as amantadine and ciproheptadine (sp) or you can add Buspar. I didn't try these, but i have heard good things about using them in combination. Also, adding a tiny dose of Viagra can totally help (for women and ment), though it might be hard for you to get, given your situation. One AD that didn't give me any side effects was Serzone. I don't know how you feel about switching, but Serzone or Wellbutrin don't usually cause sexual side effects. If you need more information, write again.--Lin
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