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A 33-year-old male asked:

does taking diuretics and beta blockers reduce sexual drive ?

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Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Beta blockers, and beta-blocker-diuretic combinations do not list lack of libido as side effects, but they do sometimes cause impotence.

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Dr. Alan Ali

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Dr. Rama Garimella answered

Cardiology 33 years experience

Yes: One of the side effects is erectile dysfunction.

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Dr. Simon Kimm

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