Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common side effect of a number of prescription drugs. While these medications may treat a disease or condition, in doing so they can affect a man’s hormones, nerves or blood circulation. The result may be ED or an increase in the risk of ED.

If you have ED and think that it may be a result of the medication you are using, do not stop taking the medication. If the problem persists, contact your doctor and he or she may be able to prescribe a different medication. Common medications that may list ED as a potential side effect include:

• Diuretics (pills that cause an increase in urine flow).
• Antihypertensives (medication for high blood pressure).
• Antihistamines.
• Antidepressants.
• Parkinson’s disease drugs.
• Antiarrhythmics (medication for irregular heart action).
• Tranquilizers.
• Muscle relaxants.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Histamine H2-receptor antagonists.
• Hormones.
• Chemotherapy medications.
• Prostate cancer drugs.
• Anti-seizure medications.