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Impotence caused by medications; Drug-induced erectile dysfunction
InformationVarious medications and recreational drugs can have an affect on sexual arousal and sexual performance. It should be noted that what causes impotence in one man may not affect another.
If you think that a medication you are taking is having a negative effect on sexual performance, discuss the matter with your health care provider. NEVER stop taking any medication without first consulting your health care provider, because some medications can produce life-threatening reactions if they are not carefully and slowly stopped or switched appropriately.
The following is a list of medications and non-prescription drugs that may cause impotence:
Antidepressant and other psychiatric medications:
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Amoxapine (Asendin)
- Buspirone (Buspar)
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Clomipramine (Anafranil)
- Clorazepate (Tranxene)
- Desipramine (Norpramin)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Doxepin (Sinequan)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
- Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Meprobamate (Equanil)
- Mesoridazine (Serentil)
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- Oxazepam (Serax)
- Phenelzine (Nardil)
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Thioridazine (Mellaril)
- Thiothixene (Navane)
- Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
- Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
Antihistamine medications (certain classes of antihistamines are also used to treat heartburn):
- Cimetidine (Tagamet)
- Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
- Meclizine (Antivert)
- Nizatidine (Axid)
- Promethazine (Phenergan)
- Ranitidine (Zantac)
High blood pressure medicines and diuretics ("water pills"):
- Atenolol (Tenormin)
- Bethanidine
- Bumetanide (Bumex)
- Captopril (Capoten)
- Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
- Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
- Clonidine (Catapres)
- Enalapril (Vasotec)
- Furosemide (Lasix)
- Guanabenz (Wytensin)
- Guanethidine (Ismelin)
- Guanfacine (Tenex)
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Hydralazine (Apresoline)
- Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix)
- Labetalol (Normodyne)
- Methyldopa (Aldomet)
- Metoprolol (Lopressor)
- Minoxidil (Loniten)
- Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
- Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
- Phentolamine (Regitine)
- Prazosin (Minipress)
- Propranolol (Inderal)
- Reserpine (Serpasil)
- Spironolactone (Aldactone)
- Triamterene (Maxzide)
- Verapamil (Calan)
Among the anti-hypertensive medications, thiazides are the most common cause of ED, followed by beta-blockers. Alpha-blockers are, in general, less likely to cause this problem.
Parkinson's disease medications:
- Benztropine (Cogentin)
- Biperiden (Akineton)
- Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
- Levodopa (Sinemet)
- Procyclidine (Kemadrin)
- Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
Chemotherapy and hormonal medications:
- Antiandrogens (Casodex, Flutamide, Nilutamide)
- Busulfan (Myleran)
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
- Ketoconazole
- LHRH agonists (Lupron, Zoladex)
Other medications:
- Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
- Atropine
- Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- Cyproterone
- Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- Disopyramide (Norpace)
- Estrogen
- Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar, Avodart)
- Furazolidone (Furoxone)
- H2 Blockers (Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid)
- Indomethacin (Indocin)
- Lipid lowering-agents
- Licorice
- Metoclopramide (Reglan)
- NSAIDs (ibuprofen, etc.)
- Orphenadrine (Norflex)
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
Opiate analgesics (painkillers)
- Codeine
- Fentanyl (Innovar)
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
- Meperidine (Demerol)
- Methadone
- Morphine
- Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percodan)
Recreational drugs:
ReferencesMcVary KT. Clinical practice. Erectile dysfunction.N Engl J Med. Dec 2007; 357(24): 2472-81.
What else can I help you with?
Can Benadryl cause impotence?
Yes, it is one of several drugs with tranquilizing effects which can cause erectile dysfunction.
What is the cause of impotence?
Smoking cigarettes is one cause that leads to impotence.
Does Suboxone cause impotence?
No.
Does chewing gum cause impotence?
no
Does Cirrhosis cause impotence?
Yes
Can you go impotent because of poor diet?
Poor diet can cause impotence indirectly by causingHeart DiseaseDiabetesObesityAny and all of these can cause impotence.
Can males be infertile when they are on illegal drugs?
It is possible; it depends on the drug. Don't confuse infertile with impotent. Impotence is when a man cannot achieve and maintain an erection. A man can be impotent and fertile. Impotence is a side effect of some drugs.
Can ramipril cause impotence?
Plenty of kinda nasty side effects, but loss of libido or Impotence is not on the list
Does menthol cause impotence?
No, menthol doesn't cause impotence or whatsoever but yes, all tobacco-containing cigarettes cause impotence. It's the tobacco, not the menthol.
Does mumps cause impotence?
Mumps itself does not directly cause impotence, but it can lead to complications that may affect reproductive health. In males, one potential complication is orchitis, which is inflammation of the testicles that can occur after mumps infection. Severe cases of orchitis could potentially impact fertility, but impotence is not a common direct consequence of mumps. If you have concerns about mumps and its effects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional.
Does phenobarbitol cause impotence?
Phenobarbital, a barbiturate used primarily as an anticonvulsant, can potentially cause sexual side effects, including impotence, in some individuals. This effect may be due to its impact on the central nervous system and hormonal balance. However, the incidence of such side effects can vary widely among patients. If you experience impotence while taking phenobarbital, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Can drugs cause parkinsonism?
Some drugs given for psychosis, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or chlorpromazine (thorazine), may cause parkinsonism
