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Drugs that may cause impotence

Among the anti-hypertensive medications, thiazides are the most common cause of ED, followed by beta-blockers. Alpha-blockers are, in general, less likely to cause this problem.

• Benztropine (Cogentin)
• Biperiden (Akineton)
• Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
• Levodopa (Sinemet)
• Procyclidine (Kemadrin)
• Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)

• Antiandrogens (Casodex, Flutamide, Nilutamide)
• Busulfan (Myleran)
• Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
• Ketoconazole
• LHRH agonists (Lupron, Zoladex)

Other medications:

• Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
• Atropine
• Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
• Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
• Cyproterone
• Digoxin (Lanoxin)
• Disopyramide (Norpace)
• Estrogen
• Finesteride (Propecia, Proscar)
• Furazolidone (Furoxone)
• H2 Blockers (Tegamet, Zantac, Pepcid)
• Indomethacin (Indocin)
• Lipid lowering-agents
• Licorice
• Metoclopramide (Reglan)
• NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, etc.)
• Orphenadrine (Norflex)
• Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Opiate analgesics (painkillers)

• Morphine
• Methadone
• Fentanyl (Innovar)
• Meperidine (Demerol)
• Codeine
• Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percodan)
• Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

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Recreational Drugs:

• Alcohol
• Amphetamines
• Barbiturates
• Cocaine
• Marijuana
• Heroin
• Nicotine

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