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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?
Question: Hi... I am a 62 year old male in good condition. 6' 2", 210lbs and physically active.
I have developed erectile dysfunction over the past 10 years or so. I t has gotten progressively worse over that time. I still get erections, especially early AM, but other times they do not "rise" entirely to the occasion -or- they don't last.
The question I have is, can I get an online prescription for meds to see if they actually work?
I have developed erectile dysfunction over the past 10 years or so. I t has gotten progressively worse over that time. I still get erections, especially early AM, but other times they do not "rise" entirely to the occasion -or- they don't last.
The question I have is, can I get an online prescription for meds to see if they actually work?
Brief Answer:
Consideration
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending a question.
erectile dysfunction is not uncommon among males in your age category. There are a number of medications which are available which can treat us very effectively and safely if supervised by your primary care physician.
While there are ways one may obtain prescriptions for these medications online I would advise against this. You should obtain a thorough physical examination by your primary care physician who can prescribe you these medications without risk of cardiovascular side effects.
I realize this is an awkward topic but primary care physicians discuss this type of thing on a regular basis with patients and you should feel comfortable sharing your concerns with your primary care doctor.
Once again I would advise against trying to obtain a prescription for Viagra or Cialis without first obtaining a thorough physical examination with your primary care doctor. Most states do not allow for online prescribing of medications with in this category in the long run it makes more sense to have a full general physical examination before a trial of one of these medications.
thank you again for sending a question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Consideration
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending a question.
erectile dysfunction is not uncommon among males in your age category. There are a number of medications which are available which can treat us very effectively and safely if supervised by your primary care physician.
While there are ways one may obtain prescriptions for these medications online I would advise against this. You should obtain a thorough physical examination by your primary care physician who can prescribe you these medications without risk of cardiovascular side effects.
I realize this is an awkward topic but primary care physicians discuss this type of thing on a regular basis with patients and you should feel comfortable sharing your concerns with your primary care doctor.
Once again I would advise against trying to obtain a prescription for Viagra or Cialis without first obtaining a thorough physical examination with your primary care doctor. Most states do not allow for online prescribing of medications with in this category in the long run it makes more sense to have a full general physical examination before a trial of one of these medications.
thank you again for sending a question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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