Can Medication For High Cholesterol And BP Cause Decreased Libido?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015

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Tue, 23 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am 78 years old and am on both medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
The meds I am on are: Brilinta, Bisoprolol, Amlodopine, Lisinopril, Indomethacin, and Crestor, plus Levitra as required.
I underwent angioplasty almost a year ago, and have a stent in my right cardiac artery.
Are any of my meds contributing to decreased libido?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bisoprolol probably

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

some of them may cause such problems like bisoprolol, crestor and lisinopril. Also when taking antihypertensive medications, a low blood pressure may contribute to decreased ability for erections.

The most common cause in cases like yours is bisoprolol (if the drugs cause the problem).

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