The most common sexual side effect from SSRI’s is delayed orgasm. (more on SSRI’s ) For a lot of men this is not a problem – in fact can be helpful. This effect of SSRI’s is almost immediate – quickest for Effexor, then Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft. Delayed […]
Medication: Side Effects
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On average, it takes about ten days for antidepressants to start to work for major depression. The first 1-2 weeks is an adjustment period. At this time side effects will usually occur. The dose may need to be reduced for 3-4 days to allow adaptation to occur. Most side effects […]
Several years ago I was speaking in a family practitioners office in Marshall, TX. I started out with a question, "If you were treating President Clinton, what would you prescribe him?" He immediately answered, "Prozac." I said, "Good, and that’s because …" He said, "It causes people to commit suicide." […]