Comments on: Women taking Lexapro: Did you experience a decreased libido?

By: rosa g

rosa g — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

Yes I have been on it for about 6 years and my libido is shot!! Its sad so I went to a GYN (gynecologist) and thankfully they put me on testosterone hormone which it’s not enough to make me manly. It’s really low. Its a gel that you rub on your wrists you can also get it as a lozenge, also get is mixed with vaseline. It is a compounded medication.

If she doesn’t want to go here she may want to just over all change medication. Wellbutrin is the one that has the least side effects with libido. Of they can add Wellbutrin to help.

Any and ALL anti-depressant pretty much drop libidos so any doctor can confirm this just ask! SORRY!

There is help just ask…

By: embroidery fan

embroidery fan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

LOTS of psychiatric meds nowadays either kill the libido, or make it hard to achieve orgasm. There are a few cures for it:
don’t take the pill until after making love + there are meds to counter the given med, just one night at a time.

Ask her psychiatrist about it.

By: destinishadow14

destinishadow14 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

lol that rhymed
two points

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

I’ve been on it for a year now and I have no desire or interest whatsoever. Fortunately I’m a widow and live alone so it doesn’t bother a soul but I do find it remarkable that I don’t have any reaction to any efforts undertaken by myself. It’s like someone turned off a switch.
I wouldn’t stop taking Lexapro for anyone but it is an interesting side effect.

By: country mom

country mom — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

Very possiable it could do that to her. I have know 3 people on lexapro 2 females and 1 males, All stoped taking it because of NO Libido. 1 of the ladies said she couldnt get in the mood no matter what she tried and sex became more of a job than something fun or good.

By: stephsteph320

stephsteph320 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

yes i did notice a decrease…honestly, it comes and goes.
i have been on it for almost 8 years now and for the most part it is decreased…there are just those occassional phases where i notice an increase.
we still try to keep everything regular, but it can be very frustrating.
I wish you both the best.

By: kelly_rydzynski

kelly_rydzynski — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

i did experience a very low sex drive while taking lexapro..it almost cost me my marriage because i never wanted sex..my husband thought it was him and i tried to explain it was the meds.
i went to another doctor after about a year of this and got a new medication.

By: jennifer s

jennifer s — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

Lots of meds cause that reaction. I work with a man who’s wife is taking that and she lost her total sex drive. It has been 3 years and it has not come back. She should talk to her doctor. There are other meds such as Wellbutrin that so not affect the sex drive. That is a really common complaint. The doctor will work with her to find something that helps.

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

I’ve been on it for about 3 years now, and I haven’t experienced a decrease in libido. Your wife could try switching to another drug that has less or different side effects. Depending on the severity of her depression, there are also other ways to combat it other than drugs, such as exercise and herbs.

By: Dennis B

Dennis B — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:09 +0000

OK. I’m a guy, and must say something about Lexapro. It’s been almost a year. It kills, like Arnold kills in the movies, your, yup. Doesn’t matter your gender. Gals have it easier. Your stuff is just there. Guys depend on, you know what. {They’ve redone this site, and need to stay, family safe}. If there’s any questions, ask your kids. They’re miles ahead of us. Gee daddy, how does the stork know when you ^#@! mommy? Anyway, back to the thing at hand, or without. I’ll take it’s positive effects. Otherwise, you wouldn’t want me around. It may, or not work. It’s a throw of the dice. I’ll still stick with the Lexapro. I know I’m OK that way. I hope. Bye bye.