The following chart lists medications that affect sex, along with better alternatives.
| May cause problems | Better alternatives |
|---|---|
| BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS | BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS |
| Diuretics (water pills) | Calcium channel blockers |
| hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | verapamil (Calan) |
| metolazone | amlodipine (Norvasc) |
| spironolactone | nifedipine (Procardia) |
| Beta blockers | ACE inhibitors |
| propranolol (Inderal) | captopril (Capoten) |
| atenolol (Tenormin) | lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) |
| enalapril (Vasotec) | |
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) | |
| losartan (Cozaar) | |
| ANTIDEPRESSANTS | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | bupropion (Wellbutrin) |
| citalopram (Celexa) | mirtazapine (Remeron) |
| escitalopram (Lexapro) | vilazodone (Viibryd) |
| fluoxetine (Prozac) | |
| paroxetine (Paxil) | |
| sertraline (Zoloft) | |
| Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) | |
| duloxetine (Cymbalta) | |
| venlafaxine (Effexor) | |
| Tricyclics | |
| amitriptyline (Elavil) | |
| nortriptyline (Pamelor) | |
| clomipramine (Anafranil) | |
| PAIN MEDICATIONS | PAIN MEDICATIONS |
| Opiates | Anti-inflammatories |
| oxycodone (OxyContin) | ibruprofen, acetaminophen |
| morphine |
