Suggest Treatment For Decreased Libido When On Hypertension Medication

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2015

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Question : I have hypertension and suffer from high blood pressure, i take several medications per day for the complaint, but my libido has suffered, what can I take safely to help

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide the names of meds you take for hypertension...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

You are reporting to:
- suffer of high blood pressure
- and taking several medications to treat it
- meanwhile,have libido problems

Can you specify the medications you are taking, so I can correctly guide you for the best solution?

Thank you!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Ramipril 10mg
Nicorandril 40 mg
Lipitor 40mg
Bisoprocol 5mg
Microasprin 75mg
Omeprazole 20mg

This is my total daily intake

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

After reviewing your medication list a see that you're taking bosoprolol that is a beta blockers. All beta blockers has as side effects lowering of libido and impotence.

My advice is to stop taking bisoprolol and to substitute it with diltiazem.

Since this is a medications you should discuss this with your treating doctor.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar