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[|Human|] yes, can you tell me if lisinopril hctz , omeprazole , and simvastain effect my husbands sperm or fertility ? we are trying to get pregnant and have been for 9yrs and we have been to dr after dr test after test ... and no answers. so im doing some findings and wanting to know about his meds. thanks
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Let me explain you one by one. Surprisingly there are fewer studies or researches on this topic. Omeprazole is not know to cause any adverse effect on sperm count or fertility. Lisinopril is not having direct effect on sperm count, but it effects fertility by following side effects---Decreased interest in sexual intercourse-inability to have or keep an erection-lack or loss of strength-loss in sexual ability, desire, Chat Doctor. But these are rare side effects. Simvastin rarely cause erectile dysfunction. It is also shown in some studies that it reduce testosterone levels which is required for sperm production. This may be the cause of reduced sperm count. You can discuss with your doctor to switch to alternative