Cymbalta And Sexual Side Effects

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Question posted by kobecat76 on 30 July 2012
I am on 30 mg of Cymbalta for one week now. My question is, How long do cymbalta sexual side effects last? I have lost all interest and ability...
This side effect can go away. Please know I had the same issue. My doctor asked me to be patient. With a caring and patient partner you can overcome these side effects. Having an orgasm does become more difficuly but I repeat it can change. It probably took 6 or more weeks of being on the same dose before things started to change. Try to have a quiet time with no one home and be very relaxed. It was more difficult when I was on the medication but my doctor said no one knows for sure and just give it time. For me it finally reveresed. I did stop the med after a year and it did become a lot easier to have sex again but once things started to feel right on the medication each time was better and better. be patient and good luck I totally understand your fustration. Sheila
I've been on Cymbalta 60 & 120 mg for years, and although it helps depression, the sexual side effects do not go away. It creates severe problems with ED and inability to achieve orgasm. I'm working with my doctor to find something else. This is just one male's experience.
In my experience with Cymbalta the sexual side-effects did not go away. I now take Remeron(mirtazapine generic), and Wellbutrin(bupropion generic), and these two have NO sexual side-effects that I can tell. This combo actually has improved my sex-life but that may be due, in large part, by lowering my level of depression. I would encourage you to due some research on these two drugs.
Although you are on a low dose of Cymbalta, the sexual side effects are a side effect that will likely not go away. The only common antipderessant that I'm aware that is likely to not have this effect is Wellbutrin. Unfotunately, controlling the depression is the trade off for the sexual side effects. I have accepted that, but can understand if that is unacceptable. Keep in mind that depression can also cause this problem and don't hesitate to discuss this problem with the prescribing doctor.
For me it lasted the entire 6 months I was on it. Hope this helps.
Unfortunetly, this is one side effect that does not go away. The only thing that can really be done is to try a different SNRI type drug (if this one has proven to be effective). I'm sorry to say this as I've been put in the same situation before, and had to switch off quite a few before finding anything that didn't have this side effect.
the entire time i was on it,this was one of the biggest side effects and didn't go away. I switched after holding in for a yr hoping for improvement. but it never came.
yah, my doctor initially prescribed me lexapro, and I had sexual side effects. He told me that there where many side effects that would go away, however this one was one that would not, and the only option was to switch medications. I eventually found pristiq to work out well for me... until it stopped working. I'm now on zoloft, not great, but not as bad as some... for me anyways.
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By Juliiet27894 | 23 posts, last post 5 months ago

Sasa Milosevic, MD
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Cymbalta: Mechanism Of Action, Side Effects And Withdrawal Symptoms

I was recently put on Cymbalta (on my 6th day) and I was curious about the sexual side effects it may have like other SSRIs (prozac, etc..). I discussed this concern with my doctor and she talked about Wellbutrin but stated that the medication doesn't help anxiety much, so she suggested Cymbalta, as it is a "double" medication, like effexor. She seems to think this will aid in the sexual side effects. I am only on 20mg to start, and she said something like the higher the dose gets, the more balanced out the two medicines become. I experienced the start of some sexual side effects recently, and wondered if maybe once I increase the dose, they will get better. Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated!

I'm a guy who recently took Cymbalta 30mg then 60mg and almost immediately noticed sexual side effects. I stopped taking the meds all together, but to answer your question, for me 60mg still had the effects.
good luck

I was on Cymbalta for a little over a year and the sexual side effects were huge with me. I was on 30mg for the first six months and then 60mg after that. I found myself terribly disinterested in sex and it made my sensitivity go away almost completely. However, I have been weaning off of it for two weeks not and am almost done and have to say that the sexual side effects are almost all gone. It's enjoyable again!

I want to speak up for Cymbalta and say that even though I may take longer to climax... my libido is at an all time high and I want sex all the time. I've heard Cymbalta can lower inhibitions somehow? Anyway I'm enjoying the side effect and happy it isn't the opposite. (Paxil was terrible for sexual side effects).

52 years old. I've had sexual side effects on Cymbalta. I've had them with other SSRI's also. I was on Prozac for a number of years. I had delayed orgasms which I lived with but it eventually caused me to want to go off Prozac. Paxil shut me down completely--impotent. Effexor gave me problems too. I was on Cymbalta for a few weeks and was taking it with 150 Wellbutrin SR. I have a hard time having an erection and am inorgasmic. I've been off for about 4 days and the problem still persists. This never happened before with discontinuing other SSRI's. I'm also taking blood pressure and cholesterol meds, which didn't give me sexual side effects. Maybe Cymbalta and the other chemical stew is just messing me up. I'd rather be mildly depressed than a eunuch.

In reply to Guest on 2008-08-16 - click to read

Mr. 52 year old - in actuality, it is probably the HBP medication causing the impotence. The Cymbalta may be contributing, but the greatest complained about side effect of any HBP medication is erectile dysfunction. Cymbalta has not killed my desire altogether but it is defintely lower and harder to climax. That's my two cents! :D

I'm currently at 120mg for neurological issues. I mainly had a delayed orgasm issue once I hit 60mg and through 90mg. I'm in my second week of 120mg and it has shut down the works altogether. Time to call the doctor. :-(

I was on Zoloft for awhile which is amazing in destroying panic attacks however the sexual side effects are horrible i believe i have given myself a penil thrombosis from masturbating for long periods of time

Its interesting to read the negative side affects. My husband and I are both on 60mg and our sex lives have been enhanced. Our previous medications (Lexapro) killed our sex life and now its amazing :-) But everyone reacts differently. Best wishes to you!

In reply to Guest on 2008-05-18 - click to read

:D Just in response to your entry/quote: YES! i'm living as a normal, sexual human being! I'm on 60 mgs - before i was on zoloft, celexa & other anti-depressants (also Wellbutrin-which raised my libido-but caused my seizure disorder to get out of control!) So, now this SNRI helps w/pain, anxiety & depression! Hallelujah!

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Thankyou for this post my husband has just been placed on this drug and I know nothing about it????? we are trying for a family, do you know anything abut that side??

24 yo female here. I've been on Cymbalta 60mg for a year now, and cannot get off during sex - not once while I have been taking the medicine. My body gets turned on and wet and ready, but I feel nothing. I've tried different guys, and techniques to no avail. I can only get myself off, and it's terribly difficult and takes a ton of concentration and time. Has anyone had sucess with reducing sexual side effects by lowering the dosage? This is the only medication that's made me feel like a normal person again, not some suicidal goth... I don't want to discontinue it! :-(

I've been off cybmalta for over a year, and IF I can maintain an erection an orgasm is impossible.
I never had any problems before.
Viagra doesn't help

Well, I have had a discussion with my Dr., and how it goes is if I discontinue Cymbalta for four days, (I am a male on 20mgz.). I can have near normal orgasms, but I will be having them by myself. I become cranky,sensitive, suspicious and introspective. I had been up at 60, and 30 mgs before and at 30, we just put away thoughts of using the penis for anything other than urination.
I hate how I feel off it, but my poor wife is seriously displeased that I can't orgasm in sex every time. It's sort of causing me more anxiety and depression than it's worth....
I tell married men whose wife's are disinterested in sex due to medical situations to start taking this pill- and it will make both of them sexless.... and keep the wife happy that he is off her back.
I also wonder if it's possible for a penis to actually shrink some while on this medicine. If so- please let me know, and I'll start the mother of all class-action lawsuits.

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