AboutDr Alan Galbraith Expertise I can answer most questions on drugs, both medical and "recreational". Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.
Organizations Institute of Biology, London.
Publications Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.
Question 4 or 5 years after stopping Lexapro, premature ejaculation is still a problem. this was not a problem befor taking lexapro.
Appears lexapro was the cause of the PE.
In reference to this page, http://en.allexperts.com/q/Pharmacy-1407/2008/4/paxil-lexapro.htm
is dosing a daily regime (until at least 3 wk following initiation of treatment.)
or a one time dosing before (Adult Dose 50 mg PO 2-12 h before sexual relations)
Thank you, Greg
Answer Dear Greg
I have never heard of Lexapro nor has it been recorded (to my knowledge) as being a cause of PE, if I understand your preamble correctly.
Re its use for PE some recommended a daily dose but I usually say try it at least 12 hours before sexual activity and see how things go. This works in many cases but needs planning as does Viagra for opposite reasons. If this does not work the a daily regime may be needed. A lot depends upon sexual activity frequency too and dose may need to be tailored towards this. A medical practitioner experienced in sexual problems should be consulted if you still have problems.
