system
Why is my sex drive increased after taking the depression pills?
human
I am on 10 mg. Lexapro for depression and feeling anxious.  Am on it for about 5 weeks and feel much morerelaxed.  I am 70 years old and my sex drive has increased tremendously.  Why is this?  Everyone saystheir sex drive is diminished.  I am not complaining, just asking.
gpt
Hi,Its good to know that you are recovering from your depression and are feeling better. Generally Lexapro (escitalopram) is not associated with increased sex drive. In fact, it can lead to decreased drive as one of its side effects. It can cause increase in ejaculation time though. Depression causes a decreased sex drive. Increased sex drive can be from the fact that your depressive symptoms are receding and you are feeling better in general. Hope this information helped. Best wishes.