Hannah M. asked
I developed sexual side effects from antidepressants and Iām worried theyāre permanent because Iāve now been off meds for 3.5 months. I took 20 mg of Lexapro in January, which quickly led to loss of genital sensation. In March, I was switched to Trintellix, which showed some improvement but didnāt resolve the issue. I then switched to Vybrid, but the side effects persisted. After 7 months, I stopped all medications. Now, thereās been some improvement, but I still feel genital numbing, loss of sensation, and weakened orgasms, which are better than when I was on the meds but not back to my pre-SSRI state. Iām worried the SSRIs caused permanent damage. Is it likely to be permanent, and have you seen such side effects last for months?
November 6th, 2024
Melissa W. answered
In general, the sexual side effects from antidepressants typically resolve once you stop taking the ...
November 6th, 2024
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