I was taking sertraline and fluvoxamine for 2 months for anxiety and ocd. I was having delayed ejaculation. Now I am prescribed cyclotin, fluvoxin and clofranil. Will I still have sexual side effects? Are the medication s correct?
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Dear Lybrate user, medications prescribed for ocd and anxiety do have mild to moderate chance of causing delayed ejaculation or anorgasmia. The risk will remain with these new medication as well. Fluvoxin, clofranil and cyclotin all are correct for ocd but all have chances of sexual adverse effects. Your doctor will have to strike a balance between what medications are needed to control your illness while avoiding the risk of adverse effects. Dose reduction or changing to medication with less risk can be tried to reduce this problem but it can only be done if your mental health remains stable. There are few medication options which can be added to the current treatment to reduce sexual issues. A clear cut advice can only be given by someone who knows your case in detail. So have a discussion with your psychiatrist about your concern and find out alternatives.
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Dear Lybrate user, you have not mentioned your marital status. The problem of delayed ejaculation is only a temporary phenomena. Instead of focusing on your problems and the side effects of the medicines, you better focus on positive behavior changes which will help you to taper off your doses and ultimately be free from the medications. Yes, if you have a strong will/motivation to get rid of your problems, with the help of medications along with other supportive methods like: counselling/psychotherapy, regular physical exercises/yoga having proper diet good sleeping habits expanding your social networks/friends & relationships cultivating positive attitudes. You will certainly get a better life (including sexual life). All the above-mentioned things may take a few months to give the desired results, if you have patience and perseverance. You can take the help of Lybrate's paid consultation section to get an online appointment.
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Your psychological problems of anxiety and ocd can be removed by psychological counseling and psychological autosuggestion therapy through the online or offline process for three weeks without any medication you can contact me for this on Lybrate website thank you.
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Medicines are correct, little bit of delay is expected.
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