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Is Viagra Advisable For Erection Problem While Treating Borderline Diabetes?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2016
Question: Hi, Im a borderline diabetic, hypothroisime, high blood pressure, low testosterone, 41, taking the following medication for all those
eltroxin 175
losartan 100/25
metformin 850 pill with each meal...
nebido injection once every 10 weeks
in the last period have erection problems...hardly going hard at all..my doctor prescribed viagra for me..and wondering if it is safe to use with my condition and medications.

thanks
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Viagra

Detailed Answer:
This medication has been widely used for a number of years and is generally safe. I have reviewed your list of medications and medical conditions and I do not see anything that makes using viagra unsafe.

What are some things you need to know or do while you take this drug?

• Tell dentists, surgeons, and other doctors that you use this drug.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this drug affects you.
• To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing stairs.
• Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol.
• Very bad and sometimes deadly side effects like a heartbeat that does not feel normal, heart attack, stroke, and very bad high blood pressure have happened with this drug. Talk with the doctor.
• A very bad eye problem has rarely happened with this drug. This may lead to a change in eyesight and sometimes loss of eyesight, which may not come back. Talk with the doctor.


What are some side effects that you need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Dizziness or passing out.
• Very bad headache.
• Coughing up blood.
• Very upset stomach or throwing up.
• Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or blurred eyesight.
• Change in eyesight.
• Loss of eyesight.
• Change in hearing.
• Ringing in ears.
• Memory problems or loss.
• Seizures.
Shortness of breath.
• Swelling in hands or feet.
• Fever.
• Call your doctor right away if you have a painful erection (hard penis) or an erection that lasts for longer than 4 hours. This may happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it may lead to lasting sex problems and you may not be able to have sex.

What are some other side effects of this drug?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Loose stools (diarrhea).
• Flushing.
• Headache.
• Belly pain or heartburn.
• Upset stomach.
• Stuffy nose.
• Runny nose.
Muscle pain.
• Back pain.


How is this drug best taken?
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with or without food.
• Take this drug before sex when you were told by your doctor. If you are not sure when to take this drug, talk with your doctor.
• Do not use more than what your doctor told you to use. Do not use more often or longer than what you were told.
Doing any of these things may raise the chance of very bad side effects.
• Do not take 2 doses on the same day.


How do I store and/or throw out this drug?

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Viagra Advisable For Erection Problem While Treating Borderline Diabetes?

Brief Answer: Viagra Detailed Answer: This medication has been widely used for a number of years and is generally safe. I have reviewed your list of medications and medical conditions and I do not see anything that makes using viagra unsafe. What are some things you need to know or do while you take this drug? • Tell dentists, surgeons, and other doctors that you use this drug. • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this drug affects you. • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing stairs. • Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. • Very bad and sometimes deadly side effects like a heartbeat that does not feel normal, heart attack, stroke, and very bad high blood pressure have happened with this drug. Talk with the doctor. • A very bad eye problem has rarely happened with this drug. This may lead to a change in eyesight and sometimes loss of eyesight, which may not come back. Talk with the doctor. What are some side effects that you need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. • Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. • A heartbeat that does not feel normal. • Dizziness or passing out. • Very bad headache. • Coughing up blood. • Very upset stomach or throwing up. • Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or blurred eyesight. • Change in eyesight. • Loss of eyesight. • Change in hearing. • Ringing in ears. • Memory problems or loss. • Seizures. • Shortness of breath. • Swelling in hands or feet. • Fever. • Call your doctor right away if you have a painful erection (hard penis) or an erection that lasts for longer than 4 hours. This may happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it may lead to lasting sex problems and you may not be able to have sex. What are some other side effects of this drug? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: • Loose stools (diarrhea). • Flushing. • Headache. • Belly pain or heartburn. • Upset stomach. • Stuffy nose. • Runny nose. • Muscle pain. • Back pain. How is this drug best taken? Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. • Take with or without food. • Take this drug before sex when you were told by your doctor. If you are not sure when to take this drug, talk with your doctor. • Do not use more than what your doctor told you to use. Do not use more often or longer than what you were told. Doing any of these things may raise the chance of very bad side effects. • Do not take 2 doses on the same day. How do I store and/or throw out this drug? • Store at room temperature. • Protect from light. • Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.