Anorgasmia With Trazodone

Anorgasmia With Trazodone February 04, 2020 Andrew Lipovsky/Getty Images More in Depression Treatment Medication Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Types Childhood Depression Suicide Many medications, both prescription and OTC, can cause problems with orgasm, including blood pressure medications, antihistamines, and antidepressants.  While selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are most notorious for this side effect, other antidepressants can also cause problems. As far as trazodone, however, it appears very unlikely, although I wont say impossible, that it was the cause of your anorgasmia. In a quick search of the medical literature, I did find a case report of a patient who experienced anorgasmia, which resolved itself as soon as the patient stopped taking the medication.  However, a single case report really doesnt tell us much.  It could have simply been a coincidence. Probably the only way that you will know for certain that trazodone had anything to do with your difficulties is to try stopping it for a time and see if things get better.  If you opt to do this, however, please do so under your doctors supervision. Although trazodone is not linked to anorgasmia, it does cause certain other sexual side effects, such as: Changes in Sex Drive:  It is possible that you may experience either a decrease or an increase in sex drive.  Could it be that you are confusing a lack of interest in sex with anorgasmia?  A low libido could make it a bit more difficult to become aroused and have an orgasm, even though you are not truly experiencing anorgasmia.Ejaculation Problems: Trazodone may cause retrograde ejaculation, meaning that instead of exiting the penis during orgasm, semen instead travels back into the bladder.Priapism: This well-known, but rare, side effect involves a painful erection of the penis (priapism) which does not go away even after orgasm.  ??It can cause permanent damage if not treated right away, so you should seek immediate medical attention if this happens.