Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy claims that a little-known cause of the problem could be a drug taken by millions.
READ MORE:Over-the-counter tablets used by millions could be causing men to suffer problems in the bedroom, a top doctor has warned.
Research suggests that up to two thirds of the UK population use aspirin at some point while up to half of British over-60s take the drug daily. The pills have a range of uses including as a painkiller but they are also prescribed to patients with heart disease in order to reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Aspirin, in particular, has been linked to increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in older patients. 'While these tablets are available over-the-counter, managing intake and abiding by recommended dosages is so important.'A 2011 study reported that those who use the drug are 20 percent more likely to suffer erection issues.
A 2018 review of all the available data concluded that the subject was 'controversial' and that more research was needed before a firm conclusion could be made either way.Beta blockers are a medicine sometimes prescribed to control blood pressure, prescribed to around 60,000 people in the UK and an astonishing 30 million American adults each year.Dr Grant said: 'Beta blockers such as atenolol and propranolol list erectile dysfunction as a common side effect.
Roughly 8.7 million Britons and almost 40 million Americans take an antidepressant medication, and Dr Grant warned: 'Popular antidepressants such as citalopram, sertraline and fluoxetine could also be contributing to men's erectile dysfunction risk. The drugs work by blocking the effects of histamine, a compound produced by the body that has a number of functions, including protecting it from harmful substances, such as infections.
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