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Take Simvastatin And Started Using Viagra. Have Strong Libido But Weak Erection. Any Interaction Between Two?

Posted on Thu, 5 Sep 2013

Question: i take 40mg simvastatin daily.and have started using viagra once or twice a week as needed . actually i only use half of a 50mg viagra before sex. is there an interaction between the two? 52 y.o. male. ty.....if not, my other question is ..could simvastatin be a cause for decreased erection quality? i have healthy libido, but erections not as firm and dont last as long last couple years. been on either lipitor or zocor for close to 10 years. thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No interaction beween statin and viagra.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

You had ED and taking Viagra 50 mg along with Statin 40 mg of statin to lower cholesterol levels,

There is no drug interaction between Statin and and Viagra .

As regards your problem of not getting hard erection and sustain it for a long time it could be due to performance anxiety.

Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.and delay ejaculation.
1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.
2) Take high protein diet XXXXXXX in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc
3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..
4) Avoid alcohol and smoking..

Increase the dose of Viagra ,it will help in getting good and hard erection.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me I shall be happy to help you
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 hours later)

thank you for your guidance! although i do probably have some performance anxiety (due in part to lack of sexual activity for past couple years (separation/divorce), i do have one more question. Due to high stress level (both job and personal life as described above), i have been taking 1/2 of a .10mg alprazolam for over 5 years. Is there any adverse interactions known between viagra and alprazolam?? also, is there any true supplement out there that can boost testosterone naturally (e.g. GNC high-t, or other)? thank you again for your help!

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Youdo not need Testosterone supplement.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your problem of ED is due to Psychological issues and side effect of Alprazolam and not due to low testosterone levels ..
Please consult qualified psychiatrist for counselling.It will help to allay your anxiety disorder and to improve your sexual potency..
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj