Usage Of Drugs: A Probable Cause Of Erectile Dysfunction
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Medicines That Can Facilitate Erectile Dysfunction: A Listing

Pertaining to the specific causes responsible for triggering off erectile dysfunction in men, it is known that erectile dysfunction or ED may result from utilization of certain medicines/drugs, namely Antihistamines such as Dimehydrinate (Dramamine), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Meclizine (Antivert), Promethazine (Phenergan) and certain medicines for treating Parkinson's disease. The drugs meant for treating Parkinson's disease that are likely to facilitate erectile dysfunction are specifically, Levodopa (Sinemet), Biperiden (Akineton), Bromocriptine (Parlodel), Benztropine (Cogentin), Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) and Procyclidine (Kemadrin)

Some other medications that may also cause erectile dysfunction are given below :

• Antihypertensives and Diuretics that can lead to erectile dysfunction in men are namely Chlorthalidone (Hygroton), Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Maxide, Dyazide), Clonidine (Catapres), Methyldopa (Aldomet), Guanfacine (Tenex) et al.
• There are specific non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory medicines that can also make men victims of erectile dysfunction or impotence. These are namely; Indomethacin (Indocin) and Naproxen (Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn).
• Medicines for treating high blood pressure in men can also prove instrumental in triggering off erectile dysfunction. Some of the high blood pressure drugs and diuretics ("water pills") that are capable of causing erectile dysfunction are Clonidine (Catapres), Atenolol (Tenormin), Bethanidine, Verapamil (Calan), Triamterene (Maxzide), Spironolactone (Aldactone), Chlorthalidone (Hygroton), Bumetanide (Bumex) and Captopril (Capoten).
• Alcohol and several recreational drugs are also prone to induce erectile dysfunction. Some of the recreational drugs that are capable of facilitating impotence in men are: heroin, marijuana, cocaine, Amphetamines and Barbiturates.

Among the aforementioned drugs, some may cause erectile dysfunction as a side-effect while some others can straightway lead to erectile dysfunction or impotence.

What To Do When You Find Your Medicine Causing Erectile Dysfunction?

If you think that the medicine that you have taken for treating high blood pressure or any other specific disorder is facilitating erectile dysfunction, you should consult the doctor immediately. Further, it would be appropriate to stop the intake of the medication in accordance with his instructions. Bear in mind that you should not stop taking the medicine immediately without consulting the physician because if the intake of a drug is stopped abruptly; you are likely to experience disastrous side-effects of that medication. Also note that you should never consume Levitra or Viagra to get temporary relief for your ED without consulting the Doctor first, especially when you are already under some kind of medication, as drug reactions can prove fatal for your health.

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