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erectile dysfuction

I have bipolar disorder and have been taking 400mg of Tegretol and 900mg of Lithium daily
for 17yrs.  I have noticed problems with erections 7yrs. ago.  Now I have to take Viagra
in order to get some type erection..  Is this dysfunction due to the meds I am taking? I dont
drink alcohol any more, I stopped 7 yrs. ago.

thanks much,

Patrick
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Its possible i guess but i believe it happens faster than that, like months rather than 10 years or so but i am not a doctor. I would ask and discuss it with your doctor if its bothering you.

Freddie
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I haven't taken any of the meds you're on, but I did have ED problems when I took Zoloft.  It was either the Zoloft or the Atenolol for blood pressure.  At any rate they gave me Levitra and I haven't been troubled by it since. I noticed the problem almost as soon as they started me on Zoloft.  I'm not on Zoloft anymore but it isn't because of the ED.  The levitra worked well for me.
Rogelio
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