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It is true that lexapro (escitalopram) de-sensitizes the nerves in the penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, impotence and if so is this perm ante damage or temporary?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Lexapro (escitalopram) hits brain: not the penis nor the penile nerves. THat being said, lowered libido and consequent lowered sexual function is quite common with all the SSRI anti-depressants. These are effects that occur when the drug is there, and not when it is not there. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressants/faq-20058104

Answered 10/5/2014

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A member asked:

It is true that lexapro (escitalopram) de-sensitizes the nerves in the penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, impotence and if so is this perm ante damage or temporary?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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