Think of the body as one complex machine. Like any machine, it is the sum of its parts, and it lives and dies by these parts ability to perform. Should one of these parts begin to falter, we introduce medication into the body designed to help that part get back to normal. Medication is a vital part of the road to recovery, allowing the machine that is your body to overcome issues and run efficiently. But, sometimes, introducing medicine to help with one problem only leads to the development of problems elsewhere.
As the body is so complex, introducing foreign elements like medication can often lead to unforeseen complications within the body. A drug designed to clear up your sinuses might affect your sleep schedule, or a pill to improve heart health might cause your hair to fall out. And sometimes, a drug that can help other aspects of the body can lead to erectile issues.
Yes, there are plenty of drugs on the marketplace that have been found to cause erectile dysfunction in some men as a side effect. That’s not to say that any man that takes one of these drugs will experience ED; instead, these side effects only crop up in specific men. Thus, if you find you’ve been struggling with erectile problems since introducing one of the following drugs into your life, consult your doctor:
– Parkinson’s Disease medication (i.e. Akineton, Cogentin, Artane)
– Antihistamines (i.e. Benadryl, Dramamine, Vistaril)
– Antidepressants (i.e. Prozac, Zoloft, Norpramin)
– Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (i.e. Anaprox, Naprelan, Indocin)
– High blood pressure medication (i.e. HydroDIURIL, Maxide, Tenormin)