No. Addressing the underlying cause of the problem is the key, and sometimes that requires lifestyle changes rather than, or in addition to medication. If a man experiences erectile dysfunction after taking antidepressants, then a conversation with his mental health provider is in order.
Upon determining whether the antidepressants are causing the problem, mental health professionals can often alter medication regimens to minimize the risk of erection problems while still providing relief from depression. Some antidepressants have a greater effect on erection quality than others, but switching medications is something that must be done under medical supervision. You should not just stop taking your antidepressants because you believe they’re causing erectile dysfunction. Quitting antidepressants suddenly can cause highly unpleasant side effects.
Since erectile dysfunction medications have been around for almost two decades, doctors have learned more about how lifestyle factors affect erection quality. Men who eat properly, exercise regularly, don’t smoke, and avoid binge drinking not only have lower risk of developing erectile dysfunction in the first place, they tend to get better results with prescription medications for erectile dysfunction.