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Blood pressure medication and sex.
by SailorC27, Aug 27, 2002 12:00AM
I am 47 years old male, Ht.5'6", Wt.150. Exercise regular, non smoker, occasional drinker. I take Concerta for ADD. Have taken Zocor for Cholesterol of 220 which reduced to 165. Take dyazide for blood pressure. BP runs about 145/95 without medication. Rarely add salt to food. Eating habits are fairly decent except for time interval which is very little food usually during the day until dinner time, it seems to be my best method for maintaining weight which will increase very easily. Many years ago I weighed 180 pounds.
My doctor prescribed Dyazide for the high blood pressure. After not identifying it as related to medication I was experiencing erection difficulties. Not libido, but maintaining a firm erection. I went off Zocor, and Dyazide 3 months ago for financial reasons and the problem went away. I have started to take the Dyzazide againg and the problem seems to be starting again. It appears the problem is therefore Dyazide related. I am going to see my doctor in a couple of weeks and am trying to be informed before I see him. What medications for treating BP are available that would have the best chance preventing this side effect and not have other more serious side effects?
My doctor prescribed Dyazide for the high blood pressure. After not identifying it as related to medication I was experiencing erection difficulties. Not libido, but maintaining a firm erection. I went off Zocor, and Dyazide 3 months ago for financial reasons and the problem went away. I have started to take the Dyzazide againg and the problem seems to be starting again. It appears the problem is therefore Dyazide related. I am going to see my doctor in a couple of weeks and am trying to be informed before I see him. What medications for treating BP are available that would have the best chance preventing this side effect and not have other more serious side effects?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, Aug 27, 2002 12:00AM
SailorC27,
The next class of drugs to try would be ACE inhibitors, followed by calcium channel blockers. Alternatively, discuss the use of Viagra with your doctor.
Although it sounds pretty clear that in your case the erection difficulty (ED) is related to the dyazide, ED can also be caused by uncontrolled hypertension. Make sure you treat the high blood pressure to prevent long-term impotence.
Good luck.
The next class of drugs to try would be ACE inhibitors, followed by calcium channel blockers. Alternatively, discuss the use of Viagra with your doctor.
Although it sounds pretty clear that in your case the erection difficulty (ED) is related to the dyazide, ED can also be caused by uncontrolled hypertension. Make sure you treat the high blood pressure to prevent long-term impotence.
Good luck.
My dad was still taking the same dose for 20 years...even though he had lost 100 pounds, quit drinking and quit smoking. I have found if you don't tell you doctor...they really don't care. Well except about their Caddy & house payment. Good Luck !!
i�m writing because of my dad.
he had taken atenolol for high pressure for three years and he would like to now about it effects on sex... are they reversible if you stop taking that drug?
now he is taking another one, since august, thats why he wants to know if he will be able to have no problems with sex again.
thanks