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Drugs That Cause Impotence
Recreational drugs are a major cause of erection
problems and the number one drug is tobacco. Experiments
show that even two cigarettes will markedly decrease
the blood flow to the penis if smoked before sex.
Marijuana and alcohol are also big causes of erection
problems.
Prescription drugs are also big culprits, especially
blood pressure drugs. The major problem drugs
include:
Estrogens used in men with prostate cancer
Antiandrogens (flutamide) used in men with prostate
cancer
Lupron - prostate cancer drug
Proscar - for men with enlarged prostates, can
decrease the volume of ejaculate
Diuretics - used for men with heart disease and
hypertension
Methyldopa - older treatment for blood pressure
Beta blockers - for heart disease and hypertension
Calcium Channel Blockers- newer treatments for
hypertension
Tranquilizers
Decongestants
Seizure Medications
Drugs to lower Cholesterol
Cimetidine - a drug for ulcers
Digoxin - a drug for heart failure
Other causes include surgical treatments for prostate
problems, bladder removal for cancer, urethral
stricture, urinary surgery, carcinoma of the penis,
priapism, renal transplantation, colon surgery,
radiation, lumbosacral surgery, penile amputations,
and penile surgery in children to correct congenital
problems.
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