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Does Lexapro increase sex drive?

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Slitherz 11 Aug 2022

No it doesnt. The opposite of that actually. Hope this helps!

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WildcatVet 21 June 2022

Hi, Meg!
Reported side effects tend to be more on the negative side as a rule, but if the medication gives you a happier, more satisfying life by easing depression and/or anxiety it makes sense that interest in sex would be increased too.

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masso 21 June 2022

When I was on Lexapro 20mgs. for 1 year, the sexual side effects were very pronounced. I know everyone reacts differently to medications, in this case a SSRIs antidepressant, Lexapro (escitalopram).

I am not trying to put Meg down with this comment, just being realistic. Yes, I was a happier person with no sex life, perhaps Meg will react differently hopefully.

"In addition to reducing interest in sex, SSRI medications can make it difficult to become aroused, sustain arousal, and reach orgasm. Some people taking SSRIs aren't able to have an orgasm at all. These symptoms tend to become more common with age."

Source: Harvard Health
Harvard Medical School

masso 21 June 2022

@ Meg, for the link of side effects scroll down to where it says Genitourinary ,

https://www.drugs.com/tips/lexapro-patient-tips

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/lexapro-side-effects.html

masso 21 June 2022

Genitourinary
Very common (10% or more): Ejaculation disorder (up to 14%)

Common (1% to 10%): Anorgasmia, decreased libido, ejaculation failure, impotence, menstrual disorder, vaginal bleeding

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Amenorrhea, atrophic vaginitis, breast pain, cystitis, delayed ejaculation, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, genital infection, genital moniliasis, intermenstrual bleeding, loss of libido, menopausal symptoms, menorrhagia, menstrual cramps, metrorrhagia, micturition disorder, micturition frequency, nocturia, polyuria, postmenopausal bleeding, premenstrual tension, prostatic disorder, sexual function abnormality, unintended pregnancy, urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary tract infection, uterine fibroid, vaginal candidiasis, vaginal hemorrhage, vaginitis

Frequency not reported: Galactorrhea, priapism

Source: Drugs.com

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