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My psychiatrist doctor recommended me cipralex 10 mg (half tablets on first 4 days, then one full tablet for 6 days and then 20 mg tablet for next 20 days.) for first 4 days with half tablets everything was good, and I started feeling good also, when I took 1 mg tablet for next 3 days it was good, but later on it started decreasing my libido in masturbation. I am not able to masturbate for 3 days (whenever I start masturbation my sperm doesn't come out and i'm unable to reach the orgasm/climax/ejaculation) .and I feel very little sexual attraction. I'm afraid what will happen when I will start 20 mg for whole 20 days from now onwards. Is it normal or should I again consult my psychiatrist doctor. I'm mean do doctors recommend 20 mg cipralex to anyone. My weight is between 78-81. Height 5" 11. Age 23.
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Yes. It is better to consult your psychiatrist again.
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Cipralex which contains escitalopram is known to cause decreased libido and delayed ejaculation and at times anorgasmia (absence of orgasm). Yes, psychiatrists do prescribe escitalopram up to 20 mg per day but the benefits and tolerability varies from person to person. In your case you are finding it difficult to tolerate due to side effects, so the best way is to consult a psychiatrist and get it changed to some other medication which doesn't belong to this group i.e ssris (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
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