Suggest Treatment For Severe Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017

Question: Good morning,
I am a male, 48 years old and have been diagnosed with HSV-2. I am currently taking valcyclovir 1000mg daily as suppressive therapy. I have been experiencing in my opinion severe erectile dysfunction on more than 1 occasion. Could valtrex or the daily dosage of valtrex be a cause?

Also, was diagnosed with HSV-2 (7) years ago and during this time frame have experienced erectile dysfunction since then. Doctors have prescribed me Viagra and Cialis during this course but now the Viagra and Cialis have become ineffective.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to HSV-2

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, valtrex is not reported to cause erectile dysfunction .
But HSV-2 is reported to cause erectile dysfunction due to genital nerve neuropathy
you can try neurontin to help with the erectile after referring to your doctor.
I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.

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