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Can escitalopram cause delayed ejaculation and loss of sex drive ? what should i do.please help.

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Dr. Mara Fiorentino answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SSRI side effects: It is possible that Citalopram and other SSRI antidepressants cause delayed sexual response and lack of libido. It is also possible that there are other medical conditions causing it: diabetes, hypogonadism, etc. Discuss it with your psychiatrist and have a consult with an urologist. If needed, they will change your medication to solve the problem.

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Answered 5/8/2016

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