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Originally Posted by spoiltmom
I'm on 20 mg of Lexapro along with Wellbutrin and Abilify. I mentioned at my last visit that the Lexapro has taken away all sexual feelings and my P doc said to decrease it to 10 mg. I tried that and on day 8 I started feeling anxious, sad and restless so I upped again.
My next appointment isn't for 3 months.
He played it off like sex wasn't a big deal as long as I'm happy but it is a big deal.
Should I call back and demand to be seen before then?
What alternatives are there that work for both anxiety and depression? I've tried these and they didn't work for one reason or another: Zoloft, Prozac, Cymbalta, Effexor XR
I actually LOVED the Effexor for my depression and energy levels but it actuall increased my anxiety 
ETA: I was on Prozac 40 mg with Wellbutrin and it seemed like the Prozac had stopped working so P doc changed it to Lexapro and then added the Abilify. Is it possible the Prozac would work better now that I'm taking abilify? Is it possible he could have increased the dose of the Prozac? |
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Welcome to the world of antidepressants! I've been on almost every kind of antidepressant and the all made my sex life a big 0. I'm sure there is some med or combo of meds that can help but I have never found one.
I would call your doctor and demand to be seen sooner. Unfortunately, the docs have to be pushed and bugged in order to do something. Sex is a big part of life and if it's important to you I wouldnt take no for an answer. I'm old so I finally gave up!! (44) Good luck.