Can Atenolol Cause Ed

VigorVanguard

I’ve seen the argument over and over that beta-blockers “rarely” cause ED, especially Atenolol. Yet, if you dig around the forum, plenty of users mention their problems started right after they began blood pressure medication-especially Atenolol or similar drugs. My doc claims the dose is too low to matter, but the timing is suspicious.

Anyone else here find that the official studies don’t match personal experience? Has anyone gotten better quitting Atenolol? Honestly, is this side effect underreported, or am I just looking for a scapegoat? Would like to hear from guys who actually stopped or switched meds, not just the typical textbook responses.

properformer

Totally get where you’re coming from! I had almost the same experience: started Atenolol, and ED crept up within a month. My cardiologist insisted it wasn’t the cause, but when I switched to an ACE inhibitor, things noticeably improved-took a few weeks, but it was a real difference. It’s wild how often doctors downplay this, even though forums are full of stories like ours. Feels like real-world results don’t always match the research. If the timing fits for you, you’re definitely not imagining it. If anyone’s on the fence about talking to their doc about switching meds, it’s absolutely worth the conversation.