Medical Drugs and Erectile Dysfunction Healthcare
In addition to all the Physical sources mentioned above, taking multiple drugs for various medical conditions has been confirmed as an independent source of ED. Research reported in the British Journal of Urology found that, generally, men who take more medications have a higher propensity to 
experience ED problems. This confirms the inter connection between medical conditions and ED.
As expected, cardiovascular drugs feature highly and the list evolves continuously as new drugs are developed. Hence, I don’t have a 100% complete list of drugs and you should consult with your Doctor or Pharmacist for side effects if you are taking any drugs for any condition. Here is a current list of conditions or drug groups:
– Cardiovascular including Diuretics, Beta blockers, Alpha blockers, Central-acting adrenergic inhibitors, peripheral-acting adrenergic inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, Calcium channel blockers, Angiotensin II antagonists, Antiarrhythmic drugs, Lipid lowering agents, HMG-Coa reductase inhibitors;
- Psychiatric including Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Antianxiety, Mood Stabilizers, Sleep, Anticonvulsants/Anti seizure;
– Antiandrogens, and Prostate Cancer drugs, Anti Prostaglandin drugs;
– Gastrointestinal and Heartburn/Acid Reflux drugs;
– Antiepileptic;
– Cancer therapy;
– Narcotic analgesics;
– Psoriasis
– Antifungal treatments
– The baldness drug Propecia has been significantly linked to low libido and consequent ED according to a study from Boston University School of Medicine. Surprisingly, there is also evidence that libido does not return to pre treatment levels when the Propecia treatment is stopped. The FDA of the US is currently investigating but, warnings are already in place in many European countries.
It is important to point out that even though there is a link between some Prescription Drugs side-effects and ED, there is little or no evidence that the doses prescribed for normal ailments themselves lead to ED. What is true is that their combined effect with other contributory factors can accentuate ED. So, review any drugs you have been prescribed and consult with your Doctor for alternatives with less ED side effects.
