Are testicle pain and sexual problems side-effects of taking anti-anxiety medication?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have had left testicle pain that comes on and off. I have had it for years now. I have consulted an allergist and our family doctor as well. They put me on Ciprofloxacin about four times now and it has come back every year. I wonder what is going on because I have also had an ultrasound of my testicles that revealed left-sided swelling. Before this, there was nothing to be concerned about. I do suffer from anxiety but I do not see how this could become an issue. I also had issues sexually with ejaculation coming out sometimes. But it sometimes comes out clunky while urinating. It feels like there is a blockage left. Kindly give me some answers it would be much appreciated. I am also on Lisinopril for blood pressure. I take Celexa half a pill at night and I am also on a new medication Bupropion XL. I have known that Celexa causes sexual side effects.

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Testicular pain is quite common in young adults. Idiopathic orchalgia is due to the pull of cremaster muscles more active in the young. Use scrotal support. If pain is severe I suggest you take a tablet of Pregabalin 75 at bedtime. There is no need for antibiotics. For a sense of incomplete voiding, I would like to see ultrasound KUB (kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder) with post-void residue ultrasound. Take a tablet of Tolterodine 2mg and tablet Tamsulosin 0.2 mg at bedtime for 10 days then get back. Psyllium husk 3 tsp HS with two glasses of water over it. Perform moolbandh.

Thank you.