Medication-Induced Male Sexual Dysfunction
Many studies have
shown up to a 25% incidence of male sexual dysfunction may be
medication-induced. This pamphlet is a general guide of medications which may be
associated with male sexual dysfunction. Unfortunately, the association of
medications with causing sexual dysfunction and impotence are based more on case
reports than good clinical studies.
It is important
for a patient's complaint of impotence or sexual dysfunction to show a definite
cause and effect with the onset of adjustment of a medication. If an association
is perceived, then a change in medication may be in order at the discretion of
the treating physician.
If the physician
deems that a medication cannot be changed, a consultation with a urologist can
assist in offering the patient a variety of treatment options for sexual
dysfunction. The following MAY cause male sexual dysfunction:
-
Antihypertensive Medications
-
Sympatholytics
- Methyldopa
- Major
Tranquilizers
- Clonidine
- Reserpine
-
Anti-psychotics
- Alpha
Adrenergic Blockers
- Prazosin
-
Antidepressants
- Terazosin
-
Miscellaneous
- Beta
Adrenergic Blockers
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- Propanol
- Steroids
- Atenolol
-
Anticholinergics
- Metaprolol
- H2
Antagonis(Cimetidine and Ranitidine)
- Labetalol
- Digoxin
-
Vasodilators
-
Hydralazine
- Diuretics
- HCTZ/Triamterene
-
Spironolactone
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The
following may not cause male sexual dysfunction:
- Calcium
Channel Blockers]
- Verapamil
- Nifedipine
- ACE Inhibitors
- Captopril
- Enalapril
- Vasodilator
- Minoxidil
