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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction While On Amlodipine?
i am 65 years old and taken amlodipine/ valsartan tabs 10/320 for high blood pressure. it resulted in erection dysfunction. i discussed with my doctor and he recommended .viagra which i refused to use because of side effects. does the medicine am using caused the ED? IF YES, WHAT CAN I DO ?
Erectile dysfunction has not been reported to date with amlodipine or valsartan. In-fact valsartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) itself can help to improve ED. My advice is to get investigations done for the exact reason for erectile dysfunction. There are many causes for ED like- -Heart disease and narrowing of blood vessels -Diabetes -High blood pressure -High cholesterol -Obesity and metabolic syndrome -Parkinson's disease -Multiple sclerosis You have to consult a physician to rule out it.
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Viagra (Sildenafil) is effective in the treatment of erectile dysfunction so it may take as prescribed. However, you should not take along with the blood pressure lowering medications at the same time as it can add to the blood pressure-lowering effect of Amlodipine.
You should contact your doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, or a rapid pulse or heart rate. You may be more likely to experience these problems at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment restarted after an interruption.
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Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction While On Amlodipine?
Hello, Erectile dysfunction has not been reported to date with amlodipine or valsartan. In-fact valsartan (angiotensin receptor blocker) itself can help to improve ED. My advice is to get investigations done for the exact reason for erectile dysfunction. There are many causes for ED like- -Heart disease and narrowing of blood vessels -Diabetes -High blood pressure -High cholesterol -Obesity and metabolic syndrome -Parkinson s disease -Multiple sclerosis You have to consult a physician to rule out it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hiren Hirpara