The impact of non-urologic drugs on sexual function in men

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2014 Mar 28;86(1):50-5. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2014.1.50.

Abstract

Sexual dysfunctions have commonly been reported as the resulting side effects of many drugs. To understand the impact of a single drug, the mechanism of action of the most commonly prescribed drugs and the physiological mechanisms of sexual function have to be taken into dual consideration. Psychotropic drugs (Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and Antiepileptic) in particular result in both short and long-term effects on sexual function. Antihypertensive drugs have also produced evidence certifying their role in determining sexual dysfunction. Patients affected with sexual dysfunction are often aged and assume several drugs and, while Iatrogenic sexual dysfunction is prevalent in men, urological drugs are not the only drugs to be held accountable. Many different drugs acting on different sites and with several mechanisms of action can induce sexual dysfunction. The drug classes involved are widely diffused and frequently assumed in combination therapies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Distribution
  • Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects*
  • Antidepressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antihypertensive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antihypertensive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antiparkinson Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiparkinson Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / chemically induced*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors