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Types of BP meds to take without causing sexual dysfunction and impotence

Q: What are the best types of BP meds I can take without causing sexual dysfunction and impotence?

A: Not all the diuretics used to treat high blood pressure are associated with sexual side effects but sometimes just a diuretic isn’t enough to control hypertension. Some...

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Viagra and bp meds

Q: Is it safe to use Viagra while using BP meds?

A: Viagra can be safely used with medicines to lower high blood pressure. The main safety concern is with heart medications containing nitrates or nitrites. To be safe, check with your pharmacist or doctor.

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High blood pressure and sexual dysfunction

Q: Can high blood pressure have any effect on your sex life?

A: High blood pressure can negatively affect your sex life. Damage to blood vessels can result in impotence. In addition, sexual dysfunction is an adverse reaction to some medications used to treat hypertension. Unlike...

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Diabetes and impotence

Q: I’m 72 years old, strong and still working as a music teacher. I take 1000 mg metformin for diabetes, eat well, weigh 198 lbs. What is causing my impotence? Is it just age related?

A: Since you are on metformin, I am assuming you are...

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Effect of viagra on blood pressure

Q: I have high blood pressure and use Moduretic for treatment. How safe is viagra to treat the side effect of impotence I experience from the use of this drug?

A: Without knowing your complete medical history, I can’t say whether or not Viagra is a...

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Sexual relations and hypertension

Q: How many times can one who has high blood pressure have sex in a day or week? Is it advisable to use any sex enhancing drug?

A: Frequency of relations is usually determined by the participating individuals. Doctors determine when it is safe to return...

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Causes of ED (Erectile Dysfunction)

Q: Is ED [Erectile Dysfunction] caused from Hypertension or from the medication to control it?

A: Some high blood pressure medicines can cause sexual dysfunction. Talk to your doctor about your problem. If your erectile dysfunction began when you started taking medicine for high blood pressure,...

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