For many men, the onset of erection problems occurs shortly after they\u2019ve begun taking a new medication. In almost all of these cases, it\u2019s the medication that\u2019s at fault and not the onset of full-blown erectile dysfunction<\/a>.<\/p>\n Several types of drugs are known to have these sexual side effects, and in many cases, the doctor can find an alternative that\u2019s more erection-friendly.<\/p>\n This table lists some of the most commonly prescribed medications and over-the-counter drugs are known to adversely affect erectile function.<\/p>\n\n
| Brand Name of Drug (Active Ingredient)<\/th> | Type of Drug<\/th> | Most Common Uses of Drug<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|
| Aleve (naproxen sodium)<\/td> | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory<\/td> | To relieve pain and reduce inflammation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Benadryl (diphenhydramine)<\/td> | Antihistamine<\/td> | To relieve allergy symptoms and also to treat insomnia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)<\/td> | Muscle Relaxant<\/td> | To treat back pain and fibromyalgia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Lasix (furosemide)<\/td> | Diuretic<\/td> | To treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Lotensin (hydrochlorothiazide)<\/td> | ACE inhibitor<\/td> | To lower blood pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Phenergan (promethazine)<\/td> | Antihistamine<\/td> | To relieve allergy symptoms and treat motion sickness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Prozac (fluoxetine)<\/td> | Antidepressant (SSRI)<\/td> | To treat anxiety, depression, and panic disorder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Tenormin (atenolol)<\/td> | Beta blocker<\/td> | To treat high blood pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Valium (diazepam)<\/td> | Sedative and anxyolytic<\/td> | To treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Zantac (ranitidine)<\/td> | antacid\/antihistamine<\/td> | To treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Even if your doctor can find no erection-friendly alternative for the drug that\u2019s causing erection problems, he can prescribe Viagra or another PDE5 inhibitor that may help to overcome your drug-induced symptoms of ED.<\/p>\n Would you like to find out more about ordering Viagra<\/a> from the comfort of your home?<\/p>\n Longtime online facilitator eDrugstore.com can help you out.<\/p>\n |