Mens Health – Erectile Dysfunction & Medications
Sexual dysfunction includes getting an erection, low libido, delayed ejaculation, and lack of orgasm, often happens because of prescription and OTC medications. Certain medications can cause erectile dysfunction by interfering with nerves or blood flow to the penis. Also, erectile dysfunction is a main reason why men being treated for conditions such as hypertension disorder, high blood pressure, and despondency stop taking needed medications prescribed by their physicians. As a matter of fact, about ten to twenty five percent of erectile dysfunction in the U.S. is caused by medications.
There are a plethora of medications that do this and the list is immense. Some of them include medications for high blood pressure, chemotherapy drugs, antidepressants, Valium, hormonal medications, antihistamines, and even antibiotics! Recreational drugs are no exception for erectile dysfunction either. Alcohol is widely known as an inhibitor, as well as cocaine and heroin. Over time these drugs can cause serious damage to the blood vessels and the result is permanent erectile dysfunction. This is very common, especially with the new generation of baby boomers today. Erectile dysfunction is at an all time high for this very reason.
Men that experience erectile dysfunction and think it is from a medication they are taking should never stop taking the medication without first seeking the advice from their doctor. Doing this can prove to be fatal. If it is determined that the medication is the cause of erectile dysfunction, he may recommend lowering the dose. A lower dose may continue to help an underlying health condition and relieve erectile dysfunction at the same time. He may also change the medication all together. Sometimes more than once in order to determine which is best for overall health and sexual enhancement abilities. Every body and health issue is different. It's a matter of trial and error to determine which medications will work with one another.
Sometimes it may not be possible to change medications without interfering with the treatment of a serious chronic illness. Is so something such as Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra may be prescribed. The physician mane even recommend a hormone injection into the penis, or even a suppository inserted. There are also non prescribed treatments such as penis pumps, implants, or even a prosthetic. Many men are embarrassed to discuss their erectile dysfunction and will simply stop taking their medications without consent first. Doctors are trained in sexual problems. They are equipped to provide a sense of comfort as well as remedies to the problem.
Information compiled from About, Web MD, & NN Health
