Antihypertensive drugs and their impact on erectile function

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction is the most common male sexual dysfunction. Beside recognized risk factors, it may be caused also by the drugs used for the treatment of these conditions.

Erection and its dysfunction are complex issues precluding isolated assessment of either factors. Although being aware of this complexity, authors are presenting an overview of impact of particular antihypertensive drugs on erectile function.

Keywords

• erection
• erectile dysfunction
• antihypertensive drugs