Organic impotence associated with carbonic anhydrase inhibitor therapy for glaucoma

Ann Ophthalmol. 1987 Feb;19(2):48-50.

Abstract

Sexual impotence developed in four patients who were receiving carbonic anhydrase inhibitor therapy for glaucoma. Whereas decreased libido has been reported as a side effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor therapy, organic impotence has not been documented as an isolated finding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Erectile Dysfunction / chemically induced*
  • Glaucoma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methazolamide / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Thiadiazoles / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Thiadiazoles
  • Acetazolamide
  • Methazolamide