Erectile dysfunction: medications that may cause it
Here are some examples of medications that may cause or contribute to erectile dysfunction, also known as ED or impotence.
The names in brackets are just one example of the trade names each specific drug is marketed under in Australia. In most cases, the drug may also be known by other trade names.
This list may not cover all types of medication that can cause erectile dysfunction, so always ask your doctor if you are in doubt.
| Medications that may cause erectile dysfunction | |
|---|---|
| Type of medication | Examples |
| ACE inhibitors* | captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Renitec), ramipril (Tritace), and others |
| Antidepressants | fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Aropax), amitriptyline (Endep), and many others |
| Antifungals | ketoconazole (Nizoral) |
| Anti-ulcer drugs | cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac), and others |
| Beta-blockers | propranolol (Inderal) and others |
| Cholesterol-lowering drugs* | simvastatin (Zocor), and others |
| Diuretics ('water tablets') | spironolactone (Aldactone), chlorthalidone (Hygroton), and others |
| Schizophrenia drugs | thioridazine (Melleril) |
| Miscellaneous | finasteride (Proscar and Propecia), oestrogens, antiandrogens, anticancer drugs and some chemotherapy treatments |
| *Less likely to cause erectile dysfunction | |
Last Reviewed: 31 October 2002
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