Can blood pressure medications cause sexual side effects?

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  1. Dr. Madeleine Castellanos MD
     
    Dr. Madeleine Castellanos MD of Good In Bed answered:
    Sexual arousal depends on a series of different mechanisms working in conjunction with each other in response to physical and/or psychological stimulation. Successful sexual arousal and performance relies on the participation of your brain, your nerves, your hormones, and your blood vessels. Since medications that are used to control high blood pressure have their effect primarily on blood vessels, they can easily cause sexual side effects.
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