I got premature ejaculation as a result of taking the SSRI antidepressant citalopram (brand name Celexa or Cipramil). It was one of.Prior to taking citalopram, I was perfectly fine sexually. Celexa and Premature Ejaculation Healthcare providers may sometimes use Celexa to treat premature ejaculation. One of the possible side effects of Celexa is delayed ejaculation; while this is usually an undesired side effect, it may benefit those men who experience problems with premature ejaculation. Best Answer: Citalopram (celexa is the brand name) is a very common anti-depressant in the SSRI family. Any antidepressant that is in this family of drugs is notorious for its sexual side affects - so much so that doctors actually can prescribe such drugs to treat premature ejaculation. Well I am not a male so this information given is for the purpose of enlightening you to the medication Celexa/citalopram, and the fact that I am on the same drug. I have recently been prescribed 20mg citalopram for premature ejaculation which i have always suffered with. The last 2 years i have been using tramadol 150mg as a on demand treatment but found it took to much planning of sex and didnt seem right to be taking a pain killer on and off for that amount of time. Premature ejaculation has been defined as uncontrolled ejaculation whose essential feature is the recurrent or persistent orgasm with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or after penetration. Premature ejaculation is underdiagnosed and undertreated because of a reluctance to discuss it, by both patient and physician. A thorough medical history, including pertinent sexual history and physical examination, can often establish the diagnosis of premature ejaculation. As the most common male sexual disorder premature ejaculation (PE), also referred to as early ejaculation (EE) or rapid ejaculation (RE), affects 30%-40% of sexually active men. Premature ejaculation (PE) is commonly defined as ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before, on or shortly after penetration and before the person wishes it. Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility Urology Journal Vol 5 No 1 Winter 2008 41 Comparison of Sertraline and Citalopram for Treatment of Premature Ejaculation.