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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction While On Synthroid?

I am a 66 year old male who is taking the drug viagra but not from the us. I also just started taking the drug synthroid for an under active thyroid condition. The problem I am having is when taking the ED medication now it seems my erections don t last long at all, am I going crazy or is there some reaction between the two medications
Fri, 7 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Many men with thyroid dysfunction complain of having erectile dysfunction. It would take about 6 months for the thyroid gland to be functioning normally after taking the medications regularly. Slowly, during the course of treatment, you should be able to overcome erectile dysfunction.

Kindly practice pelvic floor strengthening exercise regularly, which will help you to overcome the problem more effectively.

Take the medications as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up with your doctor as advised.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction While On Synthroid?

Hi, Many men with thyroid dysfunction complain of having erectile dysfunction. It would take about 6 months for the thyroid gland to be functioning normally after taking the medications regularly. Slowly, during the course of treatment, you should be able to overcome erectile dysfunction. Kindly practice pelvic floor strengthening exercise regularly, which will help you to overcome the problem more effectively. Take the medications as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up with your doctor as advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician