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Do Diltiazem, Metformin Or Atorvastatin Have An Effect On The Male Libido?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Question: Does Diltiazem, Januvia, Metformin, or Atorvastatin effect the male libido?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
usually not...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

reduction of sexual drive is not a documented side effect but diltiazem may cause impotence in a small percentage of patients (it depends on the patient's condition) and atorvastatin may also cause erectile dysfunction in a small percentage of patients.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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Do Diltiazem, Metformin Or Atorvastatin Have An Effect On The Male Libido?

Brief Answer: usually not... Detailed Answer: Hello, reduction of sexual drive is not a documented side effect but diltiazem may cause impotence in a small percentage of patients (it depends on the patient's condition) and atorvastatin may also cause erectile dysfunction in a small percentage of patients. I hope it helps! Kind Regards!