are there any antidepressants with no sexual side affects?
337847
Wellbutrin and Remeron are the only 2 antidepressants in the market currently with no sexual side effects. Lexapro causes them. But remember that the incidence of these side effects is not 100%. No one knows for sure what the incidence is, but it might be close to a 50%, so there is a chance you might not get them.
849094
Yes there is a link!  But there are studies that link it with being depressed, and those that link say it is antidepressant.
508911
ginseng is a picker-upper, but it should't (I wouldn't think) interfere with your antidepressant----your doctor, of course might say just the opposite.
929904
this is a good antidepressant, by the name of paxil in usa, i would recommend you to feel free to write to me and I could discuss the side effects with you, good luck
1136277
Most anti-depressants actually decrease your sex drive, so I'm surprised you would take one to increase it.  But then well-butrin is different than other anti-depressants so I guess it's possible it can have the opposite affect.  You should start feeling a difference after 2 or 3 weeks, although it could be up to 6 weeks.  Good Luck.
93865
SSRIs like Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil work great. Effexor is one of the newer medications that works well also.
323660
Lexapro is a very safe drug.  For most people, the side effects are a nuisance that goes away after a couple weeks.
589161
try St Johns Wort.  Its a nature anti depressant.  Here is a link to help\nhttp://www.holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/hol_herb.htm\nyou also might want to google the herb.  There is alot of info on it out there.
412325
My best friend and boyfriend's antidepressants had one of those rare side effects on him and he ended up killing himself by sticking a knife to his throat.\n\nI found him on his kitchen floor in a pool of blood and that is pretty much the worst thing that I can think of to happen to anybody. \n\nI would never wish the sight on my worst enemy... and the only reason I can even talk about it now is because I want people to be aware that anti-depressants need to be taken responsibly! Check warning labels, read the side effects, make sure you look out for signs.
786858
Talk to your doctor if you can.  St. John's Wort is a natural herbal remedy and there are other natural herbs that are supposed to help, I'm not sure if they really do.  I felt the exact same way as you.  I took a couple of different anti-deppresants.  Although I did feel better, I felt apathetic & emotionless, like I didn't care about anything. My school work definitely surfered from it because I just didn't care if I did well or not.  I stopped taking anti-depressants because I would rather feel sad than feel nothing at all.   So antidepressants aren't always the best.  Try an herbal remedy or trying to changes omething in your life (exercise releases natural hormones that make you feel good, or get a fun job, hobby, club, sport - sometimes these things can make a big difference)
12363
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Lexapro. \n\nMore common side effects may include: \nConstipation, decreased appetite, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, ejaculation disorder, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, impotence, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, runny nose, sinusitis, sleepiness, sweating\n\nLess common side effects may include: \nAbdominal pain, abnormal dreaming, allergic reactions, blurred vision, bronchitis, chest pain, coughing, earache, fever, gas, heartburn, high blood pressure, hot flushes, increased appetite, irritability, joint pain, lack of concentration, lack of energy, lack of orgasm, light-headedness, menstrual cramps, migraine, muscle pain, nasal congestion, neck and shoulder pain, pain in arms or legs, palpitations, rash, ringing in the ears, sinus congestion, sinus headache, stomachache, tingling, toothache, tremors, urinary problems, vertigo, vomiting, weight changes, yawning\n\nA variety of very rare side effects have also been reported. Check with your doctor if you develop any new or unusual symptoms.
848866
Effexor, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro all caused me sexual side effects including decreased libido. Generally, the SSRI's (the last 3 I named plus Prozac, Paxil, etc) are known for it.
485817
I am not actually on any antidepressants. but since I have realized that you really need an answer I thought you may like to see the following link:\nhttp://www.depression-guide.com/nardil.htm\n\nsorry ...:(
872419
Paxil worked well for me.  No side effects and it normalized my mood, sleep and appetite.  Zoloft made me agitated and anxious and gave me diarrhea.
913822
You might try exercise, if you don't already do that regularly. I've read studies about exercise being just as good as medication for moderate depression symptoms. You can always ask the doctor next time you go for some medical advice, they might give you samples of some anti-depressants in case you do decide to go that route. Good luck and take care!
264999
No, not for that purpose specifically. However, many anti depressants reduce libido.
308400
Yes they do , antidepressant's take away the desire to have sex, they take away the pleasure of making love, depending on your dosage the side effects will vary, but no matter how low your dosage is you are still going to have a noticeable decrease in your sex drive, I do not take antidepressant's anymore, and I also stopped birth control because they both had horrible effects on me sexually. You know something isn't right when a medication that is suppose to make you love life and be happy makes you dislike sexual contact and pleasure, by the way, for females the sexual side effects are much worse. Please reconsider taking those meds, they make them out to be great when they are actually making people attempt suicide or achieve it much faster then the disease its self does. Their are other ways of coping , counseling and support groups, and many many other things out there, this is coming from someone who has tried so many of those medications and ended up in the mental hospital because of them, their are a lot of ways to deal with depression, drugs are not your only option , good luck to you