May 15, 2025 - Sexual dysfunction can lead to dissatisfaction with sex life, affect sex drive, and cause an overall poor quality of life for both men and women if left untreated for an extended period.

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.

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 ...

January 29, 2019 - Drug Type: Opioid pain medication Most Popular Brand: Vicodin (130 million prescriptions annually in the U.S.) What It’s For: By binding itself to the opiate receptors in the brain — a series of proteins on the surface of brain cells that transmit the sensation of pain — drugs like Vicodin depress the nervous system, reducing the feeling of pain and often leading to a feeling of calm or euphoria. The Effect on Your Sex Drive: “With someone who’s in pain, sexual desire will usually be reduced in general,” says Mirza.

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.

September 7, 2020 - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants and can cause the highest frequency of sexual dysfunction, followed by monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and then tricyclic antidepressants.

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.

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.

July 2, 2026 - Drug-induced sexual dysfunction in women is common amongst those on medication, with the worst offenders being high blood pressure meds, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-androgens. Every medication has the possibility of adverse impacts, but the impact on one’s sex life is not ...

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).

“The majority of antipsychotics cause sexual dysfunction by dopamine receptor blockade,” according to the authors of a review article published in the Australian Prescriber.[] “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.

6 days 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.

February 14, 2026 - Low libido? A doctor reveals medications that can affect sex drive in women—from SSRIs to beta blockers—plus steps to restore desire and improve intimacy.

February 21, 2026 - You have options. Wellbutrin and Viibryd are two SSRIs that don’t have this side effect. Or try exercise. A recent study suggests that women taking antidepressants who do cardio and strength training before sex may see improvements in the bedroom.

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September 26, 2023 - "While some blood pressure medications are more commonly associated with erectile dysfunction, such as diuretics and beta blockers, other classes – including ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers – appear to have less impact.” ...

April 25, 2012 - A review of studies of statins and fibrates, published in 2002, concluded that both classes of drugs may cause erectile dysfunction (ED). And a six-month, government-funded study published in 2009 found that men and women taking statins reported ...

February 10, 2025 - Medications for long-term chronic illnesses and disabilities can also alter sexual functioning. Some SSRI antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) can reduce sexual desire and interfere with the ability to orgasm.

July 30, 2026 - Drugs that cause erectile dysfunction might be hiding in your daily routine, and most men don’t even realize it. From blood pressure pills, anti-allergy medications, to antidepressants and prostate drugs, many common medications can quietly ...

August 11, 2022 - Both men and women taking a statin can have trouble reaching an orgasm. This may be because both male and female hormones are made from cholesterol. High blood pressure drugs. These medicines can decrease sexual arousal in a variety of ways.