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I'm 65 Years Old, Using Coversyl 5mg To Control BP

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2020

Question: I'm 65 years old, using Coversyl 5mg to control BP since 10 years ago and experience erectile dysfunction (ED). Recently, I have been diagnosed Pre-Diabetic. Now, I have option to use either Metformin or Sulfonylurea medicine. Which one is better to use regarding ED and to enhance erection, please advise.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Metformin will be a better choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Both metformin and sulphonyureas are effective for controlling blood sugar, However metformin is a better choice for people above the age of sixty because of it improve the general health of heart.
Metformin as such does not cure erectile dysfunction but newer research suggests that metformin help in treatment for men with erection problems success rate is better in patients who are on metformin. You might require drugs like sildenafil for ED after consulting a urologist.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (7 days later)

Hi Dr. Shinas,
Just a question. Can you tell me in brief, what is the reason of Insulin Resistance (IR)?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Given.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Insulin resistance is a condition where cells in your body fails to respond well to insulin and can't use glucose from your blood for energy.
Long standing diabetes is a common cause for insulin resistance. Other factors like , aging, obesity, comorbid conditions can also leads to insulin resistance.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad