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A 58-year-old male asked:
I suffer from libido as a result of taking lexapro (escitalopram) for g a d.my dr stated to inject my penis rather than viagra.am i correct. thanks?
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Dr. William Conneranswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Lexapro (escitalopram) kills libido: I suspect the Lexapro (escitalopram) is the culprit. You have another option for an anti-depressant which can be an add on, buproprion. I suspect there is more to your story if the doctor has advised injections instead of a trial of Viagra or the like. Personally, I would try other options for my patient prior to advising injections. Have a frank discussion with your doctor regarding the anti-depressant.
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Ireland
A 58-year-old male asked:
I am on Lexapro (escitalopram) for GA D.I suffer from loss Libido as a result.My Dr states that He can inject Meds into Penis rather than Viagra.Is he correct.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Nguyenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 12 years experience
Neither: If your problem is one with libido, meaning the desire to have sex, an injection or a medication that stimulates bloodflow to the penis will do NOTHING to make you WANT to have sex and so your mental health is something you need to discuss first, possibly with your prescriber for another SSRI that won't affect your libido. Best of luck.
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Last updated May 27, 2016
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