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Does Prozac Cause Loss Of Libido?

Posted on Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Question: Does Prozac have a side effect of low libido in 10 mg capsules?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Low libido can be a side effect of Prozac, yes. However, the dose you are on is very, very small. It is possible, but unlikely, that this very small dose is causing low libido. I would wait a few weeks and if low libido persists, consider changing medications.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Would you recommend Prozac or is there an alternative anti-anxiety,anti-
Depressant that you could recommend.
Also I have having diahrea for several weeks since I tried Lexapro. I stopped the medication, but am still having diarrhea.
What medication would you recommend that would have minimal side effects?
Thank you for your information.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Prozac has the fewest side effects of any antidepressant. A close second would be Zoloft (sertraline).

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 days later)

Would you recommend Zyprexa as a sleep aid.
What would you recommend as a sleep aid?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, Zyprexa is an excellent sleep aid and can augment the effects of your antidepressant. Doses as low as 2.5 to 5mg nightly are useful for sleep.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (22 hours later)

Is trazadone a good sleep aid with an antidepressant?
Is cascara sagrada safe as a colon cleanse?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Yes, trazodone is an excellent sleep aid and is very safe.

That product is not particularly safe or effective. Colon cleanses in general are not medically recommended. I'd advise against it.

Dr Sheppe

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