Clariton D and erection problems

Hi. I’m 23 and up to now I was in quite a good shape. Anyway, last night I was about to make love to my girlfriend but couldn't keep it hard – this is the very first time this has happened to me!! After I ruled out several possible causes I have narrowed it down to the Clariton D. This is not the first time I have experienced erectile difficulties not long after taking it. I take Clariton D for my allergies and I sometimes really need it. I noticed that this does not occur every time I take Clariton but when it does, than it is usually the day I have been taking it. What should I do? Is it possible Clariton is causing my “impotency”? What should I do about it? I get very frustrated when this happens because it is off and on. Can anybody here help me? Please reply asap. Thanks

At some point in life, ALL men will experience trouble getting or maintaining an erection and that is the fact. However, it is indeed too early for you to experience it and I completely understand your frustration. First of all, reassure your partner that it isn't her. You can even share this resply with her if she is unconvinced. Impotence is the chronic condition common in eldery (65+). On the other hand, in younger men, it is often situational and usually related to factors such as drinking, smoking cigarettes, using other drugs, anxiety, and many other factors. In fact, alcohol is one of the top causes of not being able to get an erection so try remembering weather you had any alcohol those days. Also, so far I haven’t heard of Clariton D being related to erectile function so I really can’t tell weather Clariton is the cause or not. Anxiety may also play a role like if you are worried that you might not get an erection. If this problem persists despite not using alcohol and drugs of any kind than have it checked by your doc to rule out other factors. Good luck

Claritin D contains pseudoephedrine, a drug that is found in many cold and allergy medications.

Pseudoephedrine is also used as first-line therapy for an erection that lasts too long. It can make it very difficult to get and maintain an erection.

You might try an allergy medicine that doesn't contain a decongestant (Like regular Claritin, or Benadryl). They may not work as well on your allergy symptoms, but at least they wouldn't cause erectile problems.

Do not take Benadryl instead. It causes erectile dysfunction.