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Posted on Thu, 11 May 2017
Question: I am a 68 year old male that has trouble getting aroused at times and when i do I can't keep an erection and cannot reach an ejaculation. What could be causing this or is it normal for my age?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be your medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Although occasional failure to achieve erection is completely normal for any age individual but inability to maintain erection and failure to ejaculate indicates possibility of pathology.

Although I am not sure what medicine you are taking for blood pressure but there is possibility that it is causing problem in erection and ejaculation. It is not uncommon to see the side effect of blood pressure medications such as calcium channel blockers.

I hope this answers you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

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Suggest Treatment For Erectile Dysfunction

Brief Answer: It could be your medication Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although occasional failure to achieve erection is completely normal for any age individual but inability to maintain erection and failure to ejaculate indicates possibility of pathology. Although I am not sure what medicine you are taking for blood pressure but there is possibility that it is causing problem in erection and ejaculation. It is not uncommon to see the side effect of blood pressure medications such as calcium channel blockers. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.