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Does Minoxidle Cause Sexual Dysfunction?
Question: Do you concur that Minoxidle can really cause sexual disfunction?
Brief Answer:
persons react differently to medication
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Sexual side effects are very rare with minoxidil. It is not a commonly reported side effect and is not considered one of the normal possible side effects.
It is a vasodilator (dilates blood vessels) so by this mechanism, should actually not cause ED because based on its mechanism of action should actually improve not decrease blood supply.
In terms of libido or sex drive, there is no documentation that it may have an effect here but everyone is different.
There are patient reported effects of minoxidil affecting sexual function but it is not a known medical effect.
Having said this, patients respond to medication differently so if you believe it is affecting you then you should speak to your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
persons react differently to medication
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Sexual side effects are very rare with minoxidil. It is not a commonly reported side effect and is not considered one of the normal possible side effects.
It is a vasodilator (dilates blood vessels) so by this mechanism, should actually not cause ED because based on its mechanism of action should actually improve not decrease blood supply.
In terms of libido or sex drive, there is no documentation that it may have an effect here but everyone is different.
There are patient reported effects of minoxidil affecting sexual function but it is not a known medical effect.
Having said this, patients respond to medication differently so if you believe it is affecting you then you should speak to your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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