Medicines less likely to cause sexual side effects

If your blood pressure medicine is causing sexual side effects, talk with your healthcare professional about your options. Some high blood pressure medicines are less likely to cause sexual side effects. For example, switching to a newer type of beta blocker improves symptoms in some people. Ask your healthcare professional what types of beta blockers are best for you.

If your healthcare professional says it's OK, you may be able to stop taking blood pressure medicines for a short time to see if sexual symptoms improve. During this time, you may need to take blood pressure readings at home often to make sure your blood pressure stays in a safe range.

Be sure to tell your healthcare team about every medicine you take, including herbal supplements and medicines you get without a prescription.