Dangerous drugs for erectile

Decreased libido, moderate erection or no erection. Perhaps it is the pills by the bed? Can. Drugs with erectile dysfunction results are indeed very often prescribed. An overview.

Antihypertensives

High blood pressure not only increases the risk of erectile dysfunction, but also of heart attacks, CVAs etc. To lower blood pressure, doctors use antihypertensives. But the leaflet of antihypertensives that sometimes mentions "increased risk of erectile dysfunction. Some antihypertensive drugs such as beta blockers and diuretics prevent the fact that blood flow to the penis. This is an erection no longer possible. Fortunately, there are also antihypertensives that no such discomfort.

Antidepressants

Most antidepressants reduce libido and / or cause erectile dysfunction. This is particularly the case with antidepressants that increase serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brains. This side effect has dangerous consequences. When antidepressants begin to work, get the man back sex drive. But the treatment he receives a moderate erection. The patient would then stop treatment to return a normal erection. Because the man is no longer taking drugs, he falls back into a depression and reduced libido. To avoid this, you should ask advice from your doctor when you experience that antidepressants cause erectile dysfunction.

Medicines for cholesterol

Certain treatments such as statins, lower cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, these drugs can also cause erectile dysfunction. A recent study shows that statin users had a lower testosterone levels than normal (1). That while this male hormone of choice plays an important role in getting an erection. Alternatively, a high cholesterol level, just like the cigarette, high blood pressure and diabetes, the source of erectile dysfunction. Never stop treatment without medical advice.

(1) Corona G, Boddi V Balercia G, Rastrelli G, De Vita G, Sforza A, Forti G, Mannucci E, Maggi M. The effect of statin therapy on testosterone levels in subjects consulting for erectile dysfunction. J Sex Med. April 2010, 7 (4 Pt 1) :1547-56. Epub 2010 Feb 5.