Impotence as a Side Effect of Certain Medications
There are many causes for impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction. Certain medications can have impotence as a side effect. It should be noted, however, that a medication that causes impotence in one man may not have the same effect in another.
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Diuretics and Antihypertensives
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Diuretics and antihypertensives, such as hydrochlorothiazide, nifedipine and propranolol, can cause impotence in some men.
Antidepressant and Anti-Anxiety Drugs
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Antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), and anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam (Valium), have impotence as a possible side effect.
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Histamine H2-Receptor Antagonists and Antihistamines
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Both histamine h2-receptor antagonists and antihistamines may also cause erectile dysfunction in some men.
Muscle Relaxants
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Muscle relaxants, such as cyclobenzaprine and orphenadrine, have been known to cause impotence in some who take it.
Prostate Cancer Medications
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Prostate cancer medications, such as flutamide, may cause impotence.
Chemotherapy Medications
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Chemotherapy medications such as busulfan may also result in erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
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