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Erection Concerns (Expert Forum)
Erection Problem
Answered by
Janice M Epp, PhD - Female sexual issues, Adolescent sexuality, Male sexual issues
Private Practice
Palo Alto - CA
Questions in the Erection Concerns Forum are being answered by Janice M Epp, PhD, a Clinical Sexologist from The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. This forum is for questions and discussions about the psychological aspects of Erection problems
Erection Problem
by Ecustudent09, Oct 20, 2009 05:30PM
Hello. I got really depressed because I was in a fight with my girlfriend the other day. So I have been taking a good amount of oxycontin. Probably 20 pills in the last 3 days. I have stopped and have been off them now for about a day but I can not get an erection. It feels like there is nothing there. I am 19 and i was wondering if this was gonna be a permanent problem that I will have or if it is just from the meds and will wear off. If it will wear off whats the time frame we are looking at? My girlfriend would like to know.
Doctor's Answer
by Janice M Epp, PhD, Oct 21, 2009 04:58PM
, Oct 21, 2009 04:58PMTo: Ecustudent09
Hello.
I'm so glad you wrote to me because Oxycontin is a very dangerous drug--especially if you take it without medical supervision. Heavy use can result in respiratory failure. It's also a central nervous system depressant and severely lowers your blood pressure, hence your lack of erections.
I can't tell you how long you'll feel these side effects--some people report two to three weeks; however, I CAN tell you that you should stop worrying about this because worrying creates a whole new problem and that is, that once the physiological effects are gone, your anxiety creates a psychological effect, which in turn inhibits erection. Men are very susceptible to erection anxiety. Don't be that guy. Relax and stop worrying.
And see a therapist about your depressions and fears. Turning to Oxy when things don't go right is an extreme measure that can end up permanently affecting your health. Best of luck to you. Dr. J
I'm so glad you wrote to me because Oxycontin is a very dangerous drug--especially if you take it without medical supervision. Heavy use can result in respiratory failure. It's also a central nervous system depressant and severely lowers your blood pressure, hence your lack of erections.
I can't tell you how long you'll feel these side effects--some people report two to three weeks; however, I CAN tell you that you should stop worrying about this because worrying creates a whole new problem and that is, that once the physiological effects are gone, your anxiety creates a psychological effect, which in turn inhibits erection. Men are very susceptible to erection anxiety. Don't be that guy. Relax and stop worrying.
And see a therapist about your depressions and fears. Turning to Oxy when things don't go right is an extreme measure that can end up permanently affecting your health. Best of luck to you. Dr. J
First you stated you took over 20 pills in the last 3 days, and now you state you only took a "low" amount. That's confusing.
At any rate, this is not a drug forum, and I can't give you any more information about Oxycontin. I believe there's an expert Addiction forum. The doc there may be able to answer your other questions. Dr. J