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I got prescribed citalopram. the side effects say decreased sexual drive. if this does happen, will i go back to normal after discontinuing use?
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Usually yes: Perhaps 20% of people experience decreased sex drive or decreased orgasms. This almost always resolves once the medication is discontinued.
Answered 1/17/2013
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