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A 51-year-old male asked:
I'm on lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg, klonopin 0.75mg and pregalin 75mg daily for my dep and gad since the last 8yrs. i have zero libido. is it the meds?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Lexapro (escitalopram): The SSRI group of antidepressants can affect libido. Talk to your doctor about options, such as Periactin, Wellbutrin, (bupropion) Amantadine, Natural supplements, etc.
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