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Hi, Am 72 Yrs Old ,fit 80 Kg Weight 5’10

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Posted on Sun, 12 May 2019
Question: Hi, am 72 yrs old ,fit 80 kg weight 5’10 ,had three stents fitted about 6 yrs ago, was always physically active .athletics, until I was about 55 ,not problems to date ,am on aspirin 75 mg,simvastatin 20 mg,bisoprolol fumerate 1.25 mg,and ramapril 2.5 (twice daily),my prob ,lost erection, am still sexually avtive ,good sex drive ,but find I think lost my ‘mojo’ can still get erection ,but not as before ,can I take viagra is similar, thanks
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Viagra not recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns and empathize it.
Erection is a neurovascular phenomenon, i.e the blood should be gushed into the vessels supplying the penis and the nerve should promote the gushing.
At this age and with anti hypertension medication, Viagra is not recommended, without an cardiology test like 2D ECHO, 24 hour BP monitoring for a day. Bisoprolol can reduce your erection on top of your age related vascular degeneration.
So I suggest a doctor examination first and if it goes well, then it can be started with low doses under the direct supervision.
Hope this answers your question.
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Hi, Am 72 Yrs Old ,fit 80 Kg Weight 5’10

Brief Answer: Viagra not recommended Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concerns and empathize it. Erection is a neurovascular phenomenon, i.e the blood should be gushed into the vessels supplying the penis and the nerve should promote the gushing. At this age and with anti hypertension medication, Viagra is not recommended, without an cardiology test like 2D ECHO, 24 hour BP monitoring for a day. Bisoprolol can reduce your erection on top of your age related vascular degeneration. So I suggest a doctor examination first and if it goes well, then it can be started with low doses under the direct supervision. Hope this answers your question.