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Does Persistent Use Of Eptoin Lead To Erectile Dysfunction?
i am 27 yrs, male, 68 kgs, 5 7 ..i have been suffering from neurocysticercosis for last 10 yrs. i used to take 3 tabs of eptoin daily but for the last 2 yrs i have been taking valporin chrono (1200mg daily). my problem is that my hand shakes a lot (parkinsons) and also i dont get proper errection while have sex. is it because of the side effects of valporin and eptoin??
Thu, 6 May 2021
Hi,
Shaking of hands is not a known side effect of Eptoin. However, Velparin is known to cause tremors of body including hands. Also,if the location of neurocyst is in basal ganglion or substantia nigra parts of brain, then damage of nerve cells in this area may also cause symptoms of Parkinsonism.
Also, erectile dysfunction may be a result of disease itself as well as also due to Eptoin or / and Velporin. In neurocysticercosis,the anti-parasitic treatment if indicated, may be given by your doctor. Steroids may be given, if edema is present or to prevent J.H. reaction. Mainstay of the treatment is anti-epileptic drugs used like in any case of secondary epilepsy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Shaking of hands is not a known side effect of Eptoin. However, Velparin is known to cause tremors of body including hands. Also,if the location of neurocyst is in basal ganglion or substantia nigra parts of brain, then damage of nerve cells in this area may also cause symptoms of Parkinsonism.
Also, erectile dysfunction may be a result of disease itself as well as also due to Eptoin or / and Velporin. In neurocysticercosis,the anti-parasitic treatment if indicated, may be given by your doctor. Steroids may be given, if edema is present or to prevent J.H. reaction. Mainstay of the treatment is anti-epileptic drugs used like in any case of secondary epilepsy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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