Clariton D and erection problems

I'm glad I found this topic in this forum/message board. I recently started taking a generic form of Claritin D on a daily basis (24 hour dose). I have noticed a marked drop in the quality of my errections, both firmness and length I can maintain. I couldn't figure out what I had possibly changed to cause the issue until I thought about the decongestant product. I recently celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary. My wife and I decided to go skinny dipping late one night while on vacation. A fantasy I have always had was to be pleasured orally (if I may be so graphic) poolside (actually hot tub side). Even with the opportunity to realize that fantasy, I had a difficult time getting and maintaining a quality errection. I have been troubled for several days since, wondering what the heck is going on. Well, I suspect the generic product is the culprit. I would much rather deal with a little congestion than to have a poor errection.

I also have had these issues more noticeably after taking a generic form of Claritin D. It's actually not a generic form, but another product with the exact same ingredients. I say more noticeably because I'm sure I have BPH. But, my BPH symptoms have really been WAY off the scale since starting the decongestant product a few weeks ago. Below is my post regarding the ED...

I'm glad I found this topic in this forum/message board. I recently started taking a generic form of Claritin D on a daily basis (24 hour dose). I have noticed a marked drop in the quality of my errections, both firmness and length I can maintain. I couldn't figure out what I had possibly changed to cause the issue until I thought about the decongestant product. I recently celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary. My wife and I decided to go skinny dipping late one night while on vacation. A fantasy I have always had was to be pleasured orally (if I may be so graphic) poolside (actually hot tub side). Even with the opportunity to realize that fantasy, I had a difficult time getting and maintaining a quality errection. I have been troubled for several days since, wondering what the heck is going on. Well, I suspect the generic product is the culprit. I would much rather deal with a little congestion than to have a poor errection.

Your not alone on this! Same thing happens to me!!!!! I suffer with bad allurgies... But many times I don't take Claritin because I care about my erection more! I need answers as well

Ditto to this. 41, high libido went to zero on Claritin D. Wood went to not being able to achieve wood despite model gf with incredible body. Porn no different. Chemically castrated by Claritin D or in Canada, Claritin Sinus (w/pseudo). As mentioned here, pseudoephidrine HCL is a first-line treatment for pripasm (an erection that won't go down (can be very painful)). The ER will give you pseudo, so I guess it all makes sense. Tried Viagra with Clairitin D as the Claritn D works so well it's hard to stop. Reluctantly stopped Clairitin D and bought some Quercetin from the health food store and bought some "local" honey. Allergies are much better now. Took a month for wood / ejaculate volume to return. Claritin D is some hard-core stuff. Label should warn, but it doesn't!

I've taken antihistamines/decongestant drugs like Benadryl, pseudoephedrine etc. for over 20 years for my allergies and have done self studies as to their capabilities to cause loss of ejaculation. I can say with 100% conviction that this class of drugs does inhibit male ejaculation. 100% of the time I take the drugs I suffer from not being able to ejaculate. When not taking the drugs I've had a 100% success rate in ejaculations. Erections can vary while taking the drugs but without the drugs erections are normal. I've also found that during seasons with extreme high pollen counts ejaculation with or without the drugs can also cause erectile dysfunction. Pseudoephedrine is medically used for patients who suffer from BPH in that the drug strengthens the muscle below the bladder and closes it off so patients don't suffer from what is called retrograde ejaculation. It amazes me as well as others addressing this topic that doctors have no clue that allergy sufferers are affected sexually by both the allergies and drugs. My conclusion is if I plan on having sex I have to discontinue the drug therapy at least 72 hours before I have sex. I've learned to adjust and take the drugs when it's convenient. My girlfriend understands this and prays for long winters. LOL

Yes it's happen to me. I have severe allergies I take honey vitamins c still needs Claritin Biggest challenge I had was my penis shrinks tremendously and a erectile dysfunction So best things to do its eat a lot of egg whites only organic. It takes 2-3 days to get normal I feel embarrass right after Claritin But this allergy is what is.

the very same thing has happened to me on more than one occasion. it happened just last night to me

My husband takes an allergy pill with decongestant every day, and when he started taking it, he became impotent. He denies that he is impotent (although fits the clinical definition) and refuses to stop taking the medicine. You just have to figure out what is most imporant to you...breathing clearly or good sex

GLad to have found this.  I have also read claritin causes anxiety and depression along with the ED.  I have noticed all of these on the drug but never assumed it was caused by the claritin.

Thank you! I was racking my brain trying to figure out WTH was wrong with me?! I am a 40-year old male, healthy, exercise and eat right.  I had never had any issues getting an erection then all of a sudden no matter what I could not get it up during two different periods about 1 1/2 month apart.  Guess what I was taking both times for about 1-week? Allegra D.  Defintiely done taking it or anything like it.

I'm so happy to hear that I'm not alone. I started taking Claratin D about 6 weeks ago - wanted the extra little pick-me-up in the morning. I'm recently single, so at first I didn't really notice anything... but then it crossed my mind that I hadn't even masturbated in over a week - no urge. Anyway, I've been on a kick. Have dated a few people very recently and yesterday had the second date with someone (second date and second time having sexual contact) to virtually no results. It made no sense, and I was quite embarrassed again. I was very mentally turned on, but physically I couldn't do it. Today is the last time I'm taking Claratin D. I hope it leaves my system soon and that I'm able to secure a third date!

I was looking in the Internet for possible connections between ED and Claritin D and I found this forum. I started taking this med for about 2 months now, The same problem happened to me after using Claritin D. I am glad in a kind of twisted way that there's other people that are making this connection between ED and taking allergy medication.

Yes, its the pseudoephedrine which causes erectile dysfunction. It should be listed as a side effect. It is an uncommon side effect in young men but an increasingly common side effect as men age. That said, it works well for nasal congestion and is especially helpful for sinus congestion. I suffer from sinus issues and pseudoephedrine is my treatment for this. I am 52 years old and in good health, but when I take Claritan Allergy + Sinus my erections completely shut down. When I discontinue use, erections return after a couple days. It does not diminish my libido, but my penis remains flaccid no matter what. My wife has no interest in intercourse so its no problem for us, in fact the side effect makes my life more comfortable, if you know what I mean.

I normally only experience allergies during the month of September every year and usually not real bad so I only take about 3 or 4 clariton D's over the month. This year has been particularly bad so I have taken quite a few then I all of a sudden could not get an erection. my girlfriend who has been a RN for 16 years said she thinks it is the clariton. I found this site and I am a believer. I think I will take the allergy symptoms and get rid of the clariton

You WON'T see a publicized study on this because they know they'd never sell another allergy pill to an adult male if this were known to cause ED!