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What Causes Low Libido, Delayed Ejaculation And Nightmares While On Paxil?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Question: i have been taking paxil for a little over a year now lately I have been suffering from no libido sexual disfunction and vivid nightmares can this be the paxil even though I have been on it so long
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably, it's due to paxil.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

Paxil and other antidepressants are known to cause sexual problems, especially decreased libido and delayed ejaculation.

Nightmares can be an uncommon side effect of antidepressants.

If your symptoms of depression are in remission now, you can request your doctor about dose reduction of paxil. This should help you.

Hope this answers your query satisfactorily.

Regards.
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What Causes Low Libido, Delayed Ejaculation And Nightmares While On Paxil?

Brief Answer: Most probably, it's due to paxil. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concerns. Paxil and other antidepressants are known to cause sexual problems, especially decreased libido and delayed ejaculation. Nightmares can be an uncommon side effect of antidepressants. If your symptoms of depression are in remission now, you can request your doctor about dose reduction of paxil. This should help you. Hope this answers your query satisfactorily. Regards.