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What Causes Low Libido After Taking Lotrel And Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazide?

I have been getting blood pressure medication, Lopressor 50 mg and Norvasc 5 mg, due to side effects (ankle swelling, rash on face) my doctor changed it Lotrel. However, the side effects continued. Now I am om Telmisartan-hctz. The side effects are disappearing and my BP is under control. MY MAIN PROBLEM IS REDUCED SEX DRIVE. This started when I was on Lotrel and is continuing right now. What could be the problem doctor?
Sat, 17 Feb 2018
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Hi,
Thanks for asking. I understand your concern.
Actually Telmisartan is not known to cause low libido. May be your symptoms are secondary to muscle weakness it causes.
To combat the effect ,you need to have nourishing diet with vitamins ( specially vitamin E), have regular exercises( walking, yoga ), avoid psychological stress/ be positive.
Thanks.
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What Causes Low Libido After Taking Lotrel And Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazide?

Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Actually Telmisartan is not known to cause low libido. May be your symptoms are secondary to muscle weakness it causes. To combat the effect ,you need to have nourishing diet with vitamins ( specially vitamin E), have regular exercises( walking, yoga ), avoid psychological stress/ be positive. Thanks.