Medications that cause erectile dysfunction #erectiledysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can have many causes, but one that is often overlooked is medications and their side effects on sexual function. Here are just a few prescription drugs that are known to have negative sexual side effects for men like decreased libido, erectile difficulties, ejaculation problems, priapism (prolonged erection without arousal) and painful ejaculation.

- Cardiovascular drugs like diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide and beta blockers such as Metoprolol which impact sexual desire and erections
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) medications like Terazosin, Tamsulosin, and Finasteride. Terazosin can contribute to low desire, difficulty with erections, ejaculation problems and pain with ejaculation. Tamsulosin is also commonly known as Flomax. Flomax has also been shown to cause retrograde ejaculation because it relaxes the smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder neck. In addition to being prescribed for BPH, Finasteride is also prescribed for male pattern hair loss which can cause impotence, decreased libido, and decreased volume of ejaculate
- Lipid lowering drugs like Simvastatin can cause erectile difficulties
- Antidepressant and antipsychotic medications impact sexual desire, erections, ejaculation and may cause painful ejaculation
- Sleep and anti anxiety medications impact sexual desire and erections
- These medications will probably surprise you, Prilosec and Zantac which are drugs that treat acid reflux and heartburn
- Another one that might shock you is Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like Aleve, Advil, Aspirin.

Drug effects on sexuality are complex and it is just one part of the picture. Side effects of medication are unique to each individual so don’t go messing around with your doses or stop taking medications without consulting with your medical provider and a local pharmacist first. If you think medications might be fiddling around with your sex life, I encourage you to have a chat with the doctor who prescribed the medication or with a doctor with specializes in sexual medicine.

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Disclaimer:
This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

[Adam-xivi]

Fantastic information! Many people don’t realize this and many women get upset because they believe their men are just not turned on by them.

[Janaceks_Dad]

FACT: The vast majority of doctors don't have a clue about the side effects of the medications they prescribe, especially if the side effects are non-typical. And they don't even have a willingness to investigate whether a non-typical side effect is in fact due to a medication. It's too much trouble for them.

[p.steven]

My goodness, No wonder since I am on all these Meds for the past 12 years, I Have No Sex Life Now ? Horrible .

[needleneedle]

Its pretty sad that I have to take over half of the medications you mentioned :(

[michaelmartin]

Geez Louise....my doctor has me on Metopropol, Hydrochlorothiazide, and Terazosin. I am so screwed. :(

[dcar]

Thanks for the information. I’m on beta blockers for my heart. No issues with getting up and active it’s the ejaculation where I’m falling short. If on my own I can get there but with my wife I get close but no finish. It’s very frustrating but at least I’m able to keep somewhat active in the bedroom.

[scott]

Wow, . Thanks for this most important information.

[claytonh]

Medicine isn't to keep sexual function but only keep you alive to fix to current problems. What good would it do to fix's problem with out creating another.

[tawnytirado]

My man is on 6 blood pressure meds and now our amazing sex life is no more. It makes me sad and sometimes I feel insecure that it’s me. I even make him feel bad by getting up and walking away. Help!!!!

[maldo]

So far I don't have to take anything and still sometimes the little guy is too tire to get up. Thanks.

[stuffreviews]

thank you so much, I was very worries because of my last uearsv

[PaulWolinsky]

This is fantadtic news!!! I've been chemically castrated for about 30 years. Could it get any more tantalizing?

[crazyhorseracing]

What about Mobic/Meloxicam?? Thanks for the videos!!

[kenneycooper]

Well she didn’t name off Losartin for blood pressure that I take so I’m good.

[HJC]

Another one is Sinemet (Carbidopa Levodopa) for Parkinson's. I found that out on the GoodRx website. I suffered through years of Finasteride and Tamsulosin. I opted for Prostate Artery Embolization for my very large prostate and am happy with the results - no more Tamsulosin or Finasteride. I take Sinemet for my Parkinson's. I delay my morning dose of that until after I have sex, always in the morning when T levels are higher.

[SeenaTabatabai]

Can it be perminent ? I may have taken like 70 total low dose Amdapoline .

[Charles-mnyn]

OK then, how do you reverse the effects one you have ED.

[jerryholdcroft]

No Mention of SRRIs or PSSD? just a general comment about antidepressants, jeez!

[yuritesticoff]

My neurological meds make my penis pretty numb. Takes so long to get come. Blunt but true.

[johnhartner]

Does anyone know if erectile dysfunctioning with quetiapine withdrawal is permanent?