Q. My husband is 54 and I am 52, but you would think we were in our 80s if you judged by our sex life. I was put on fluoxetine (Prozac) for hot flashes and simvastatin (Zocor) for high cholesterol. For almost a year I have had no sexual desire and when we do make love I experience no pleasure from the act.
My husband takes amlodipine (Norvasc), metoprolol (Lopressor) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for blood pressure control. Ever since he started taking these medications his interest in making love has also faded.
We used to have a wonderful sex life and would like to recapture that spark. We’ve seen ads for testosterone to increase sexual desire. Would it be worth trying?
A. Although testosterone might well rekindle your love lives, you need to discuss your situation with your respective physicians. The drugs you each take could well have zapped your libido as well as your enjoyment. Different medicines might not have such a negative impact on your love lives.
Our free Guide to Drugs That Affect Sexuality and Guide to Female Sexuality will tell you more about testosterone and other options.
Testosterone can be converted to estrogen in your body, so you should monitor hormone levels carefully. Too much estrogen has been associated with a number of negative health consequences.
