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Does lexapro (escitalopram) cause sexual side effects?
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SSRIs: Yes, this is possible in both men and women. It would help if you were more specific about your symptoms.
Answered 3/31/2015
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Yes it does: Decrease sex drive, ejaculation problems in men, impotence and orgasm problem are the sexual side effects of lexapro (escitalopram).
Answered 3/31/2015
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Yes, like any other SSRI. Refer to my response on side-effects.
Answered 12/13/2018
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