A number of medicines are associated with erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Let your doctor know if you are taking any of these medicines. If they are affecting your ability to have an erection, your doctor may be able to modify the amount you take or find an alternative.
Medicines with a high incidence of causing erection problems include:
- Clomipramine hydrochloride (Anafranil), which is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- Flutamide (Eulexin), which is used to treat prostate cancer.
- Leuprolide acetate (Lupron), which is used to treat prostate cancer.
- Naltrexone hydrochloride (Trexan), which is used to treat alcohol dependence.
Other medicines can cause erection problems.
| Medicine type | Examples |
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High blood pressure reduction |
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Diuretics |
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Antidepressants |
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Antipsychotics |
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Hormones |
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Cholesterol-lowering |
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Anticonvulsants |
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Cardiovascular |
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Ulcers and heartburn treatment |
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Other medicines that may have an effect on erections include medicines for:
- Hepatitis C or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), such as interferon alfa-2a or recombinant (Roferon-A).
- Parkinson's disease, such as levodopa (Sinemet).
- Nausea and vomiting, such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) and promethazine (Phenergan, Promethegan).
Credits
| Author | Ralph Poore |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology |
| Last Updated | June 13, 2006 |
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