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Does Taking Lisinopril Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

I am 78 yrs old .I started taking Lisinopril about a week ago. My Blood press had been as high as 200 over 100 in the doctors office. It was 131/78 this am. I feel impotence coming on since taking 5mgs and now up to 10 mgs. my weight is 208 llbs my height is 6 ft.I skiied 32 days this season. I feel there is an ED effect.
Wed, 3 Aug 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by relaxing blood vessels and hence, it is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure.
Side effects encountered with its use include: Dizziness, light headedness, tiredness, headache and dry cough.
One of the less common side effects of lisinopril (between 0.1% and 1%) is Erectile dysfunction. It would be better to discuss with your doctor if there are other reasons for the change in your erections. It can be overcome by use of certain techniques and medications and hence nothing much to worry about it.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Does Taking Lisinopril Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by relaxing blood vessels and hence, it is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure. Side effects encountered with its use include: Dizziness, light headedness, tiredness, headache and dry cough. One of the less common side effects of lisinopril (between 0.1% and 1%) is Erectile dysfunction. It would be better to discuss with your doctor if there are other reasons for the change in your erections. It can be overcome by use of certain techniques and medications and hence nothing much to worry about it. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.