Question:
Can someone help me find a list of medications -- both prescription and over
the counter -- which can cause ED?
Answer:
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)
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 (Maxide)
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)
Tranquilzer 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 (Norpace)
Estrogen
Furazolidone (Furoxone)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Licorice
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Verapamil (Calan)
Commonly abused substances:
Alcohol
Amphetamines
Barbiturates
Cocaine
Marijuana
Methadone
Narcotics
Nicotine
Opiates
