These drugs are known to adversely affect sex drive. If you're taking any of these drugs, Drs. Laura and Jennifer Berman, two of the nation's leading experts in sexual health, suggest you ask your physician about alternatives that have less impact on sexual function.

Drugs That Can Affect Sexual Response:

Antihypertensive Agents:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Beta-adrenergic blocker	Inderal, Lopressor,Corgard, Blocadren, Tenormin	High Blood Pressure
Calcium channel blocker	Adalat, Procardia, Calan, Isoptin, Verelan, Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac	High Blood Pressure

Antidepressants:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Tricyclic antidepressant	Anafranil, Elavil, Tofranil, Sinequan, Pamelor	Depression
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRRI)	Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil	Depression

Sedatives:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Antianxiety	Xanax, Valium	Anxiety

Neuroleptics:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Antipsychotic	Thorazine, Haldol, Zyprexa	Psychotic disorders, manic phase of mania depression, severe nausea or vomiting, preoperative sedation

Anticonvulsants:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Anticonvulsant, hypnotic	Luminal, Dilantin, Mysoline, Tegretol	Seizures

Antiulcer drugs:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
H2 receptor antagonist	Tagamet	Ulcers

Birth control pills:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Progestin-dominant oral contraceptive	Ortho 7/7/7, Cyclen, Tricyclen	Birth Control

Anticancer drugs:
Drug type:	Brand names:	Prescribed for:
Tamoxifen	Nolvadex	Breast cancer

Source: For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life