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Suggest Ways To Increase Libido When On Citalopram

yes. After 3 years I recently stopped taking Citalopram 20mg. I was on Citalopram for Depression. Can you tell me what side effects i might have... Also I am male 72 blood pressure a little high. I take 80 mg daily to control. I would like to get some of my sex drive back.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Citalopram and other SSRI are responsible for lower libido and lower sex drive.

This side effects are common amongst this drugs using population.

The antidote for this drug is sildenafile citrate. This will revert the effect of the low libido caused by the citaloptam.

SSRIs decreases the nitric oxide present in the vascular system of the penis, while sildenafile will counteract it. So you will achieve overall good erection.

Please do good foreplay before you do sex. This is very important in achieving good sexual drive.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Suggest Ways To Increase Libido When On Citalopram

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Citalopram and other SSRI are responsible for lower libido and lower sex drive. This side effects are common amongst this drugs using population. The antidote for this drug is sildenafile citrate. This will revert the effect of the low libido caused by the citaloptam. SSRIs decreases the nitric oxide present in the vascular system of the penis, while sildenafile will counteract it. So you will achieve overall good erection. Please do good foreplay before you do sex. This is very important in achieving good sexual drive. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.