Since my Dr. has increased the dosage level of my blood pressure mediation, I have had little to no sex drive. I have been on it for 2 months now and I am missing my usual desire for sexual relations. What can I do to remedy this situation?
High blood pressure in itself can lead to decreased libido and difficulty getting and maintaining an erection (impotence.) Many of the medications used to treat high blood pressure can also decrease sex drive or cause sexual dysfunction. Which medication are you on? If you noticed the change in your sex drive at the time the medication was started or increased, then it is likely at least partially responsible for your decreased sex drive. Sexual dysfunction is more common with certain classes of medications, such as diuretics and beta blockers. Sometimes switching to another class of medications which is less likely to cause sexual dysfunction can help. Ace inhibitors (Lisinopril, Ramipril, etc.) are the least likely to be associated with sexual dysfunction. It is also important to rule out other causes for low sex drive, such as psychological causes or low testosterone. Discuss this with your doctor because he/she knows all the details of your medical history and treatment. Good luck.
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Yes especially if you are taking a beta blocker (ends in ..lol ex metroprolol) Tell your doctor on your next visit your side effects.
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High blood pressure in itself can lead to decreased libido and difficulty getting and maintaining an erection (impotence.) Many of the medications used to treat high blood pressure can also decrease sex drive or cause sexual dysfunction. Which medication are you on? If you noticed the change in your sex drive at the time the medication was started or increased, then it is likely at least partially responsible for your decreased sex drive. Sexual dysfunction is more common with certain classes of medications, such as diuretics and beta blockers. Sometimes switching to another class of medications which is less likely to cause sexual dysfunction can help. Ace inhibitors (Lisinopril, Ramipril, etc.) are the least likely to be associated with sexual dysfunction. It is also important to rule out other causes for low sex drive, such as psychological causes or low testosterone. Discuss this with your doctor because he/she knows all the details of your medical history and treatment. Good luck.
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You could try viagra but I will tell ya what, that stuff sucks. The side effects are terrible. Have you ever tried a sexual enhancer? I was in your situation, like I said, viagra was tried but it wasn’t for me considering the side effects overwhelm the pleasures of it. I found this natural herbal enhancer and figured what the heck, if it’s natural it must be great and plus it said no side effects. I tried it and after about two days of taking it I was just horny like a mad man. All the time, I have erections that want to stand straight up and the orgasms are to die for. The stuff was called vigrx plus and I saved on it at the time at hughs-reviews.com , You should check it out. I love the fact it’s made from a researched blend of herbs that seem to do the trick for me atleast.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
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