Drugs that may cause impotence
Alternative names:
impotence caused by medications
Information:
Various medications and non-prescription drugs may have an impact on sexual arousal and sexual performance. It should be noted that what causes impotency in one man may cause an erection in another. If you suspect that a medication you are taking is having an effect on sexual performance, discuss the matter with your health care provider. NEVER stop taking any medication without first consulting your health care provider.
The following is a list of medications and non-prescription drugs that may cause impotence:
ANTIDEPRESSANT AND PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATIONS- amitriptyline (Elavil)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- clorazepate (Tranxene)
- desipramine (Norpramin)
- diazepam (Valium)
- doxepin (Sinequan)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- imipramine (Tofranil)
- lorazepam (Ativan)
- meprobanate (Equanil)
- nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- oxazepam (Serax)
- phenelzine (Nardil)
- phenytoin (Dilantin)
- tranylcypromine (Parnate)
ANTIHISTAMINE MEDICATIONS- dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
- diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
- meclizine (Antivert)
- promethazine (Phenergan)
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE and DIURETIC MEDICATIONS- atenolol (Tenormin)
- bethanidine
- chlorothiazide (Diuril)
- chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
- clonidine (Catapres)
- dyazide
- enalapril (Vasotec)
- guanabenz (Wytensin)
- guanethidine (Ismelin)
- guanfacine (Tenex)
- hydralazine (Apresoline)
- hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix)
- labetalol (Normodyne)
- methyldopa (Aldomet)
- metoprolol (Lopressor)
- minoxidil (Loniten)
- phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
- phentolamine (Regitine)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- reserpine (Serpasil)
- spironolactone (Aldactone)
- triamterene
ANTIPARKINSON'S DISEASE MEDICATIONS- benztropine (Cogentin)
- biperiden (Akineton)
- bromocriptine (Parlodel)
- levodopa (Sinemet)
- procyclidine (Kemadrin)
- trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
CHEMOTHERAPY MEDICATIONS- busulfan (Myleran)
- cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
MUSCLE RELAXANT MEDICATIONS- cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- orphenadrine (Norflex)
TRANQUILIZER MEDICATIONS- chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- fentanyl (Innovar)
- fluphenazine (Prolixin)
- haloperidol (Haldol)
- mesoridazine (Serentil)
- prochlorperazine (Compazine)
- promazine (Sparine)
- thioridazine (Mellaril)
- thiothixene (Navane)
- trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
OTHER MEDICATIONS- aminocarproic acid (Amicar)
- atropine
- cimetidine (Tagamet)
- clofibrate (Atromid-S)
- cyproterone
- digoxin (Lanoxin)
- disopyramide
- disopyramide (Norpace)
- estrogen
- furazolidone (Furoxone)
- indomethacin (Indocin)
- licorice
- metoclopramide
- phenoxybenzamine
- ranitidine (Zantac)
- spironolactone
- verapamil (Calan)
COMMONLY ABUSED SUBSTANCES- alcohol
- amphetamines
- barbiturates
- cocaine
- marijuana
- methadone
- narcotics
- nicotine
- opiates
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