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do anti-hypertensive drugs cause impotence?

eric

08/19/08

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Martin Cane, M.D.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Martin Cane, M.D.

eric,

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately many anti-hypertensive medications can cause impotence. The list is quite long and involves all classes of blood pressure medication. In general, thiazide diuretics are most commonly associated with erectile dysfunction (ED), followed by beta blockers. Be sure to discuss this with your physician so that he will take this into consideration in choosing the right medication for you.

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Martin Cane, M.D.

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