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I?m taking fluoxetine 40 mg daily for anxiety. I?ve taken it for 2 years before then stopped as my anxiety was under control but after 3 months I again started having anxiety so my doctor again prescribed me fluoxetine 40 mg but this I?m getting erection problems due to it. My doctor says this be alright when I stop fluoxetine but I?m not sure why is it causing this sexual side effects this time as last time I tolerated it really well?
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Fluoxetine very commonly causes erection problems, discuss with your psychiatrist, there are many alternatives which are effective for anxiety but have lesser sexual side effects. Surprised to hear your doctor has asked you to continue the same despite sexual side effect. All the best.
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