Does Blood Pressure Medication Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is the issue that a man faces when he is not able to get the erection that is hard enough for a successful sexual activity. The problem becomes a headache or a cause of worry when a man is not sustaining the erection for the sexual activity.

Erectile dysfunction is an age related issue; the chances are higher in older men than a younger man. However, there are certain issues that hasten the erectile dysfunction. These issues are obesity, high cholesterol level, blood pressure, etc. The problem is that some drugs recommended for the blood pressure can cause the erectile dysfunction.

High Blood Pressure can Cause Erectile Dysfunction 

High blood pressure puts tremendous pressure on the blood vessels walls. The walls get damaged and over the time, the damaged wall cannot support the flow of the blood, which is a prime requirement for a sexual activity. The blood has to flow to the sexual organ to give an erection. That erection comes when the soft tissues of the penis are filled with the blood.

But the problem is that certain drugs that are used in the case of high blood pressure cause erectile dysfunction. That is the side-effect of those drugs. The drugs like diuretics, used to increase urination, cause the blood pressure. The beta blockers also have a role in the erection issue of a blood pressure patient.

There are two aspects of the problem. A man, who is already facing the erectile dysfunction due to certain lifestyle or medical issues, has got a blood pressure problem. And in other case, a person first gets blood pressure problem and then slowly faces the erectile issue. In the first cases, the drugs that will be prescribed to the man for blood pressure will cause erectile dysfunction. It may increase the intensity of the erection issue. In second case, the drugs can impact the erection, but the impact may be less. Since doctor may prescribe drugs such as alpha blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, which do not cause erectile dysfunction.

A person, who is otherwise getting a good erection, can switch to these drugs to avoid erection issue with blood pressure drugs. But it must be kept in mind that eventually the untreated blood pressure issue is a potential cause for the erectile dysfunction. Also the medical consultation is a foremost requirement before using any erectile dysfunction drug. The gap has to be maintained between medication of blood pressure and use of a drug like Cenforce 100mg (generic Viagra) for erection. The Viagra will increase the blood flow the sexual organ for the erection. The medical expert has to examine the patient of blood pressure to come to the right conclusion, whether drugs like Viagra will be safe, as it pushes the blood pressure further.  

Blood Pressure Drugs React with Erectile Dysfunction Drugs 

The doctor will advise you to avoid mixing Viagra and any blood pressure drug. Almost all blood pressure drugs react with the erectile dysfunction drugs. The ED drugs like Cialis 40mg or any dose of the same drug remains in the bloodstream for a longer time of 36 hours. For a patient who has to take the blood pressure medication dose in 24 hours, then should avoid Cialis drug. For a person, who gets a normal erection, but faces the problem with the medication, erection comes back once he stops taking blood pressure drugs.

Link of Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction

Any sign of erectile dysfunction is a man can be the first indication of blood pressure. Such a person should immediately consult the medical expert. Again, untreated blood pressure eventually leads to the erectile issue, as it weakens the vessels that supply the blood to various parts of the body. It has been observed that a man with blood pressure has increased chances of erectile dysfunction compared to men without blood pressure problem. The lifestyle issues like obesity, unhealthy diet and smoking can lead to both blood pressure and erectile dysfunction.

There are drugs like Levitra 60 mg, a stronger dose to overcome the erectile problem within half an hour. But the best cure is permanent control over blood pressure, either through lifestyle change, dietary change or medication. Only a healthy body and a healthy mind keeps erectile issues at bay even in advanced age.