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Can SSRI Side effects be permanent?
I've just started taking Paroxetine for anxiety, I read that it can cause sexual dysfunction and I have found that I can't orgasm. Now I'm terrified that I'll never be able to again, even after I stop taking the medication. Does anyone know if this is likely/possible?
4 Answers
- b_bardi99Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Don't worry, its not permanent.
I had this problem, when taking high doses of SSRI,then the dosage was lowered, and i was functioning well.
You may not lose the ability to orgasm, when on a high dosage.it just takes forever to reach that point!
- 1 decade ago
In my opinion you'll back to normal if you stop those paroxetine drugs... yeah SSRI or selective 5ht1 reuptake inhibitor slowly reduce your sympathical response,,, and orgasme is one of it... and inhibitory usually only have tentative side effect...
- 1 decade ago
I think that your anxiety is being caused by your anti-anxiety medication!
Maybe you should try exploring fetishism and kink.. you might just need a different stimulus to "vanilla"
- Anonymous5 years ago
I only started taking Lexapro a week in the past..and havent somewhat had any sexual element outcomes...i think of it relies upon on the form of anti-depressant your on, and the guy who's taking them. terrific of luck to you
