Depression treatment can affect the sex drive, but some antidepressants can actually improve sex life. Q. My mood isn’t great, I am tired all the time, and I just want to be left alone.
I’m not ever in the mood for sex either. It’s affecting my marriage. I may be depressed, but I am concerned about taking antidepressants.
Won’t that kill my libido even more? A. One of my patients, a man in his mid-40s, recently asked me this question. I had diagnosed him with depression and discussed treatment options, including talk therapy, self-care and a low dose of an antidepressant medication.
It’s a common question my patients ask. Antidepressant medications such as Lexapro or Prozac can help with symptoms of depression such as sleep problems, racing thoughts or poor self-esteem. However, these medications come with a risk of sexual side effects , though not everyone experiences them.
If you are experiencing depression, and considering treatment, know that it is possible to save your mood without killing your sex life. Here’s how..