In commercials for medication, after showing the generic happy older couple having a picnic or riding a paddleboat, a voiceover quickly lists all of the potential side effects that this particular drug can cause. While this voiceover sometimes goes too fast to catch every side effect, this fast-talking voice could be warning you that this medication could lead to the loss of your erection.
Be it prescribed or over-the-counter, just about everyone seems to have a pill or two they pop every morning. In fact, a recent study found that 70 percent of Americans take prescription drugs. While these drugs certainly help in their intended usage, they can sometimes lead to issues elsewhere in the body. Some may cause lower blood pressure, or aching of the joints, or your daily little pill could be spelling the end of your erection.
The list of drugs that can cause erectile dysfunction is varied, so it would be wise to consult our list to see if you’re taking one of the following medications.
- Diuretics and high blood pressure drugs
- Antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and antiepileptic drugs
- Antihistamines
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Parkinson’s Disease medication
- Antiarrythmics
- Muscle relaxants
- Prostate cancer medication
- Chemotherapy drugs
If you find yourself struggling to regularly achieve an erection and you take any of the aforementioned drugs, consult your doctor about this issue and determine your best course of action. Your doctor may say the medication isn’t to blame, but it’s good to be safe. If your medication is the culprit for your poor erectile health, determine a safe alternative medication that will keep you, and your erection, healthy.