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3 days ago started escitalopram 5mg once daily & clonazepam 0.5mg once daily for 14 days. experiencing no sex drive . anxiety is non existent now. but i want to quit these medicines as soon as possible due to sex & dependency. side effects permanent?
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No, it should not.
Answered 4/27/2022
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# days of those meds will not cause any harm and the side-effects are not permanent. sedation can reduce sex drive. Discuss the length of use and dose of the meds with your MD please. Good luck
Answered 5/3/2022
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