Drugs That Can Affect Sexual Response
As two of the leading experts in sexual health, Dr. Jennifer Berman identifies the following drugs that can have a large effect on your sexual response. It is recommended that you consult with your physician about alternative drugs available and have less effects on your sexual function.
| Antihypertensive Agents: | ||
| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Beta-adrenergic blocker | Inderal, Lopressor,Corgard, Blocadren, Tenormin |
High Blood Pressure |
| Calcium channel blocker | Adalat, Procardia, Calan, Isoptin, Verelan, Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac | High Blood Pressure |
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Antidepressants: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Tricyclic antidepressant | Anafranil, Elavil, Tofranil, Sinequan, Pamelor | Depression |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRRI) | Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil |
Depression |
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Sedatives: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Antianxiety | Xanax, Valium | Anxiety |
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Neuroleptics: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Antipsychotic | Thorazine, Haldol, Zyprexa |
Psychotic disorders, manic phase of mania depression, severe nausea or vomiting, preoperative sedation |
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Anticonvulsants: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Anticonvulsant, hypnotic | Luminal, Dilantin, Mysoline, Tegretol | Seizures |
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Antiulcer drugs: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| H2 receptor antagonist | Tagamet | Ulcers |
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Birth control pills: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Progestin-dominant oral contraceptive | Ortho 7/7/7, Cyclen, Tricyclen | Birth Control |
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Anticancer drugs: |
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| Drug type: | Brand names: | Prescribed for: |
| Tamoxifen | Nolvadex | Breast cancer |
Source: For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life
