An APRN prescribed me with medication for my anxiety, and now I'm dealing with some embarassing side effects?

Talk to your APRN. He/she can change your prescription, a pharmacist can’t.

Is it an SSRI? Is one of the side affects you can’t have an orgasm? You don’t have to say, but if that is it that is a very common side effect.

I would say call your doctor and if you get nowhere with him see another doctor.

In the meantime you certainly can look up the drug insert online or ask a pharmacist. Pharmacists tend to be much better than doctor for side effect questions, because they usually actually take the time to look up the drug.

I agree with the speak to your doctor advice and especially if it’s something to do with sexual function as @JLeslie suggested. They’ve heard and seen it all before but if the side effects are something that really bother you, then you need to investigate other options.

Yes, certainly talk to the prescribing APRN because as @chyna points out, the pharmacist can’t really help you if you need to change your dosage or medication. The APRNcan, if needed, prescribe a different dosage that might give you less severe side effects or an entirely different medication, the pharmacist can’t.

Pharmacists are a great resource and are very knowledgeable, they aren’t just bottle fillers, but ultimately you should consult the person who is treating you.

If the doctor did not start you on the lowest dose that is a red flag in my opinion. Almost all of those type of drugs should be first prescribed at the lowest dose. Especially a young, thin, average female.

You should definitely speak with your APRN. There probably is nothing you can say that they have not already heard, especially regarding side effects of medications. You may need to have your medication changed. Good luck!