The latest research performed by US scientists revealed that men on numerous medications are more prone to erectile dysfunction.

Medications linked to ED

The results of the research published lately in the British Journal of Urology suggest that erectile dysfunction – the most widespread sexual problem among men – might be linked not only to aging and psychological factors, as previously believed.

Scientists from Southern California are determined that medications are one of the factors behind impotence. In their opinion, drugs are even more dangerous than stress or old age as they put men at a higher risk of developing erectile dysfunction.

Some of the drugs have more significant effect on men’s sexual function than others; these dangerous drugs include beta blockers, anti-depressants and similar anxiety medications.

During their study, researchers analyzed the effect of prescribed drugs as well as of the over-the-counter drugs. They discovered that men taking numerous medications suffered from a more severe form of erectile dysfunction than those who were not on any kind of medication. As such, almost 30% of men taking 10+ medications had severe potency problems, while only 6.9% of those taking 2 or fewer medications faced the same issues.

Commenting on the findings, Diana C. Londono, urologist at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, recommended men having difficulty with ED, to “consider curtailing any OTC medications that you don’t need. And then really work with your doctor to see if you can cut down on any of your prescription medications.”