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Can blood pressure medication cause erectile dysfunction?

Yes, some blood pressure medications can cause erectile dysfunction. Beta blockers and diuretics are the types most commonly linked to this side effect. Other types, such as ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers, are less likely to cause it.

Key points:

• Certain blood pressure medications can cause erectile dysfunction.
• Beta blockers and diuretics are most often linked to this side effect.
• Medication-related erectile dysfunction may improve by switching to other blood pressure drugs, if clinically appropriate.

This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.