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Medication-Induced
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Many studies have
shown up to a 25% incidence
of male sexual dysfunction
may be medication-induced.
This article 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
- Propanol
- Steroids
- Atenolol
- Anticholinergics
- Metaprolol
- H2 Antagonist
(Cimetidine and Ranitidine)
- Labetalol
- Digoxin
- Vasodilators
- Hydralazine
- Diuretics
- HCTZ/Triamterene
- Spironolactone
The
following MAY NOT cause
male sexual dysfunction:
- Calcium Channel
Blockers
- Verapamil
- Nifedipine
- ACE Inhibitors
- Captopril
- Enalapril
- Vasodilator
- Minoxidil
If you would like
more information on
this topic, please
contact
us.
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