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
Antidepressants:
Drug type:
Brand names:
Prescribed for:
Tricyclic antidepressant
Anafranil, Elavil, Tofranil, Sinequan, Pamelor
Depression
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRRI)
Prozac, Zoloft,
Paxil
Depression
Sedatives:
Drug type:
Brand names:
Prescribed for:
Antianxiety
Xanax, Valium
Anxiety
Neuroleptics:
Drug type:
Brand names:
Prescribed for:
Antipsychotic
Thorazine,
Haldol, Zyprexa
Psychotic disorders, manic phase of mania depression, severe nausea or vomiting, preoperative sedation
Anticonvulsants:
Drug type:
Brand names:
Prescribed for:
Anticonvulsant, hypnotic
Luminal, Dilantin, Mysoline, Tegretol
Seizures
Antiulcer drugs:
Drug type:
Brand names:
Prescribed for:
H2 receptor antagonist
Tagamet
Ulcers
Birth control pills:
Drug type:
Brand names:
Prescribed for:
Progestin-dominant oral contraceptive
Ortho 7/7/7, Cyclen, Tricyclen
Birth Control
Anticancer drugs:
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
