Some drugs may cause your erectile dysfunction

One reason erectile dysfunction becomes more common with age is that older men are more likely to be on some kind of medication. The most common types of medication that are linked to ED include antidepressants, anti-ulcer drugs, tranquilizers, and diuretics.

Propecia, which is used to counteract baldness, is also reported to cause ED in 1.3% of men who use it. Other medications that may trigger ED are antihistamines, anti-androgens (used to treat prostate cancer), anticholinergics (used to treat an overactive bladder, incontinence, COPD, and symptoms of Parkinson's disease), and some anticancer drugs.

However, the most common type of drug that may lead to ED is blood pressure medication. ED and high blood pressure often go hand in hand. Men with ED are about 38% more likely to have high blood pressure than those without ED, according to a study that examined the medical records of more than 1.9 million men.

If your doctor suspects that a medication is to blame for your ED, he or she may be able to substitute another drug, or perhaps change your dosage. Keep in mind that it can take from several days to several weeks after stopping or changing a medication for erections to return.