October 10, 2024 - For example, phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) can treat ED in men. And some medications, such as ... Vyleesi (bremelanotide), can help with low sex drive in women.

Low libido is a common yet often unspoken sexual dysfunction affecting both men and women, signaling not just sexual health issues but also underlying physical, emotional, or medication-related concerns that require attention.

March 3, 2026 - Bremelanotide was first developed ... to AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. after its approval by the FDA on 21 June 2019. Marked as VyleesiTM, it was primarily designed for both men and women in the form of an intranasal formulation, particularly for treating male erectile dysfunction. However, the research was discontinued and focused on targeting female HSDD in a subcutaneous injection to increase bioavailability. Bremelanotide is usually injected a minimum of 45 minutes before sexual ...

November 18, 2024 - Medications such as chlorpromazine, haloperidol ( ... Abilify®) may reduce libido, vaginal lubrication, and orgasm. These drugs can also increase prolactin levels, leading to hormonal imbalances that affect sexual function.

January 29, 2019 - The Effect on Your Sex Drive: “Cancer medications and chemotherapy often have sexual side effects, including a loss of sexual desire as well as an inability to perform,” says Mirza.

September 7, 2020 - Statins like atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor) have been shown to decrease testosterone in men, lowering their ...

May 19, 2026 - Various medications can dampen sex drive, including some antidepressants, cardiovascular drugs, antihistamines, antiseizure drugs, opioids, chemotherapy, hormone blockers, contraceptives, and fertility drugs.

May 27, 2026 - “The majority of antipsychotics cause sexual dysfunction by dopamine receptor blockade,” according to the authors of a review article published in the Australian Prescriber.[3] “This causes hyperprolactinaemia with subsequent suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis and hypogonadism in both sexes. This decreases sexual desire and impairs arousal and orgasm. It also causes secondary amenorrhoea and loss of ovarian function in women and low testosterone in men,” they continued.

May 4, 2026 - Drugs like sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and venlafaxine (Effexor) are well-documented to suppress libido in both men and women. The mechanism is tied to serotonin.

October 8, 2020 - You may not realize that the daily meds you take—from prescription antidepressants to over-the-counter allergy medicine—may cause low libido. Here’s how.

2 days ago - Because different methods contain different hormone levels, switching to another type may help. Beta blockers and thiazide diuretics are considered the most harmful blood pressure drugs when it comes to sexual dysfunction.

September 21, 2018 - Antihistamines Over-the-counter antihistamines are widely used amongst the general public and can impact libido, especially within a certain time frame of use (i.e. when the drug is most active in the body).

February 21, 2026 - This drug is basically the same as Proscar, but it’s used at lower doses to prevent hair loss in men. “It’s the same chemical [finasteride] designed with a new dosing regimen,” says Dr. Goldstein. This means that younger men without prostate problems may also see decreased libido (about 2% of men reported sexual side effects in clinical trials).

Researchers do know, however, that the drug cimetidine (Tagamet) blocks androgen receptors, decreases testosterone synthesis, and induces higher circulating levels of estradiol resulting in impotence and breast enlargement in men.

2 weeks ago - The best pharmaceutical care plan is to switch depressed patients who complain of decreased libido to bupropion, nefazodone, or mirtazapine. Antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and lithium also contribute to loss of libido.

September 28, 2023 - Changes in libido have been reported in both men and women. Anticholinergics, such as amantadine (Symmetrel) and benztropine (Cogentin), cause vaginal dryness and erectile disorder. Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), may inhibit sexual function.

April 25, 2012 - Why they’re prescribed: Benzodiazepines, commonly known as tranquilizers, are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, agitation and muscle spasms, and to prevent seizures. How they can cause sexual dysfunction: The sedative and muscle-relaxant properties ...

April 30, 2014 - Opioids. These pain-killing drugs, which include hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and codeine, have been found to lower testosterone levels in men. (Testosterone is a hormone responsible for sex drive in both men and women.)

October 10, 2025 - For example, dopamine, norepinephrine, testosterone, estrogen, oxytocin and melanocortin can all be excitatory. On the other hand, serotonin, prolactin and opioids can inhibit sexual function.

June 18, 2026 - Common ingredients include horny goat weed, maca root, ginseng, ashwagandha, L-arginine, and zinc. While some of these ingredients have been studied for sexual health or · erectile dysfunction (ED), research on whether they meaningfully increase ...