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Medications

Dr. Rena Malik explains that many common medications can contribute to ED. Antidepressants like fluoxetine and sertraline, antianxiety medications such as diazepam, and even antihistamines and heartburn medications are among the culprits. Blood pressure medications, particularly thiazides and beta blockers, are also significant contributors. She emphasizes the importance of consulting with healthcare providers to explore alternative medications with lower risks.

It's really important if you're taking these antidepressants or these blood pressure medications, talk to your primary care doctor or your psychiatrist to see if you can switch to another antidepressant or another antihypertensive, because there's so many options available and others have lower risks or even no risk at all.

--- Rena Malik

Additionally, Dr. Malik notes that chemotherapy, Parkinson's disease medications, and opioid painkillers can also cause ED, highlighting the multifactorial nature of the condition 1.

   

Substance Use

Smoking, alcohol, and recreational drugs significantly impact erectile function. Rena Malik warns that smoking damages blood vessels and nerves, potentially leading to smaller erections and increased ED risk. Alcohol, especially in large amounts, can cause transient ED and long-term hormonal imbalances.

If you're using alcohol, chronically on a long term, it can affect your hormones, it can cause low testosterone, something called hypogonadism, and it can even affect the nerves that cause neurologic erectile dysfunction.

--- Rena Malik

Recreational drugs like amphetamines, cannabis, and opioids also pose risks, with chronic use leading to vascular and hormonal disruptions 2 3.