What Are Some Common Medications That Could Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

There are several medications that can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) as a side effect. The most common medications that cause ED are:

Antidepressants: Medications used to treat depression such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants can cause ED as a side effect. Examples include

• Fluoxetine (Prozac)
• Sertraline (Zoloft)
• Paroxetine (Paxil).

Blood pressure medications: Medications used to treat hypertension such as thiazide diuretics and beta-blockers can cause ED as a side effect. Examples include hydrochlorothiazide, atenolol, and propranolol.

Heartburn medications: A class of medications used to treat GERD called Proton Pump Inhibitors. Examples include:

• omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid)
• lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• pantoprazole (Protonix)

However H2 blockers do not cause ED. Examples include:

• cimetidine (Tagamet)
• ranitidine (Zantac)
• nizatidine (Axid)
• famotidine (Pepsid).

Antihistamines, such as

• diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton).

Antipsychotics, such as

• chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
• haloperidol (Haldol).

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer that can cause ED side affects:

Medications such as

• leuprolide (Lupron)
• goserelin (Zoladex)

Opioid pain medications that can cause ED:

Medications used to treat pain such as

• oxycodone (OxyContin)
• fentanyl (Duragesic)

Recreational drugs: Some recreational drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine can cause ED as a side effect.

It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive and other medications may also cause ED as a side effect. If you are taking medication and experiencing ED, it's important to speak with your doctor about the potential side effects and if there are alternative options available.