|
Erectile Dysfunction
Drugs Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
If you
are having problems achieving or maintaining an erection you
may want to take a look at your medicine cabinet. There are
a number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs that may
cause erectile dysfunction. While these medications may treat
a disease or condition, in doing so they can affect a man's
hormones, nerves, or blood circulation, resulting in ED or
increase the risk of ED.
Medicines
that may cause ED are listed below.
TYPE
OF DRUG
GENERIC AND BRAND NAMES
Diuretics and Antihypertensives
Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDIURIL, Hydropres, Inderide,
Moduretic, Oretic, Lotensin)
Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
Triamterene (Maxide, Dyazide)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Guanfacine (Tenex)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Clonidine (Catapres)
Varapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Labetalol (Normodyne)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Carteolol (Cartol)
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs and antiepileptic drugs
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Anitriptyline (Elavil)
Amoxipine (Asendin)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Desipramine (Norpramine, Pertofrane)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Buspirone (Buspar)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Clorazepate (Tranxene)
Diazepam (Valium)
Doxepin (Sinequan)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Meprobanate (Equanil)
Oxazepam (Serax)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Antihistamines
Dimehydrinate (Dramamine)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
Meclizine (Antivert)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Parkinson's disease medications
Biperiden (Akineton)
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
Procyclidine (Kemadrin)
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Levodopa (Sinemet)
Antiarrythmics
Disopyramide (Norpace)
Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Nizatidine (Axid)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Muscle relaxants
Cyclobensaprine (Flexeril)
Orphenadrine (Norflex)
Tranquilizers
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Fentanyl (Innovar)
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Mesoridazine (Serentil)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Promazine (Sparine)
Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Thiothixene (Navane)
Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
Prostate cancer medications
Flutamide (Eulexin)
Estrogen (Stilphostrol)
Leuprolide (Lupron)
Chemotherapy medications
Busulfan (Myleran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Anti-seizure medications
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
If you
experience ED and think that it may be a result of medication
you are taking, do not stop taking the medication without
first consulting your doctor. If the problem persists, your
doctor may be able to prescribe a different medication.
Other
substances or drugs that can cause or lead to ED include recreational
and frequently abused drugs, such as:
Alcohol
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Cocaine
Marijuana
Methadone
Nicotine
Opiates
Aside from the well-known complications that the use and abuse
of these drugs can cause, ED is not often mentioned. However,
use of these drugs can cause ED. These drugs not only affect
and often times suppress the central nervous system, but can
also cause serious damage to the blood vessels, resulting
in permanent ED.
Reviewed
by the doctors at the Glickman Urological Institute at The
Cleveland Clinic.
Edited
by Charlotte Grayson, MD, WebMD, May 2004
Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2004
|
