High blood pressure medications that can cause sexual dysfunction as a side effect include:
■Water pills (diuretics). Diuretics can decrease forceful blood flow to the penis, making it difficult to achieve an erection. They can also deplete the body of zinc, which is necessary to make the sex hormone testosterone.
■Beta blockers. These medications can affect the nervous system reaction that causes an erection. Beta blockers can also make it difficult for the arteries in the penis to widen (dilate) to let in enough blood flow to cause an erection.
To reduce the risk of side effects from these medications, including sexual problems, take medication exactly as prescribed. If you still have side effects, talk to your doctor about other possible medications that may have fewer side effects.
Heart disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart.Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, mainly affects older people.
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