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Does celexa (citalopram) have sexual side effects?

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Yes,it can in: about 10-15%of patients,including delayed ejaculation,inabilty to achieve orgasm.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Celexa, like other SSRI's, can cause sexual side effects.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/2/2020

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