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Erectile Dysfunction: Drugs With FDA Adverse Event Reports

13 medications where erectile dysfunction is among the most-reported events, ranked by number of reports.

These are medications for which erectile dysfunction appears among the most-reported events in FDA adverse event reports. A report does not mean the drug caused the event. Report counts largely reflect how widely a drug is used and how often events are reported; they cannot be used to compare or rank drugs by risk. This list shows drugs where this event is among their top reported reactions, not every drug ever associated with it. This information is not medical advice. Do not stop or change a medication based on this data; discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider. Data from the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), formerly FAERS, via OpenFDA.

Difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sexual activity. It can happen occasionally or become a persistent pattern, and it can affect quality of life and relationships. In adverse event reports, it covers reported erectile difficulty of any degree. Full definition in the glossary →

Medications with FDA adverse event reports of erectile dysfunction, by report count
DrugReports of this event% of drug's total reports
Propecia3,9457.7%
Proscar2,4884.6%
Finasteride2,2484.8%
Viagra1,2642.1%
Cialis8471.6%
AndroGel4811.2%
Avodart4292.1%
Hair Regrowth Treatment1980.6%
Hers Hair Regrowth Treatment1980.6%
Minoxidil1980.6%
Minoxidil (for Men)1980.6%
Minoxidil (for Women)1980.6%
Minoxidil Topical1980.6%

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