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Thanks for contacting with your health concern and
amlodipine is contraindicated in ED so ask your doctor for a substitute. [dilitiazem is a substitute]
1. Using the term ED [erectile dysfunction] makes it clear that other problems which interfere with sexual intercourse and reproduction,and problem with ejaculation/orgasm are not involved.
B. ED can be a total inability to achieve erection,an inconsistent ability to do so,or a tendency to sustain only brief erection.
C. ED usually is treatable at all ages, thus stay away from psychological factors: such as
stress,
anxiety, guilt,
depression,low self esteem, and fear of sexual failure, addiction to alcohol,
nicotine or opiates?
D. start with perineal exercises: while urinating, stop the flow of urine, start again, stop & start again 4-5 times.
. take: milk and milk products, ghee, makhan, cheese, curd,black grapes, pears, raisins, dates, almonds, walnut, pomegranate, carrot, banana, apricots, musk melon, amla, coconut, pistachio, turnip, potato, onion, lady finger, radish, old brown rice, peas,garlic, bottle gourd.
. avoid: sour and cold substances, tobacco [in any form], brinjal, tandori roti, red chilies, heavy and food which require long hours to digest, jaggery and its items, deep fried food.
PS. Before prescribing medication for ED, patient should be evaluated for any cardio vascular diseases, and since you are taking Amlodipine thus have an appointment with a Cardiologist for any potential risk of a drug
drug interaction, so that Ayurveda medicines/herbs can be incorporated in your daily routine.
E. Vigomax capsules [Charak]: 1 capsule daily with breakfast or at bed time
PS. Recent studies indicate Vigomax was effective in restoring sexual function in men with ED of varied etiologies.
ii. Tentex forte tablets [Himalaya]: 2 tablets twice daily for 3-4 weeks. treatment may be prolonged depending upon the response.
PS. is a non
hormonal and safe sexual stimulant and acts on higher brain centers to improve libido, the antis tress, adaptogen action of tentex forte helps alleviate anxiety associated with sexual desire.
iii. take tablet mentat [himalaya] 2 tab twice a day [since ED is a psychosomatic disorder] thus tranquility of mind is important.