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Does Simvastatin Cause Impotence?
Question: I TAKE SIMVASTATIN 80 MG AND GILPIZIDE-METFORMIN DOES THIS MEDICINE CAUSE IMPOTENCE
Brief Answer:
may be related to diabetes and cholesterol
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are some medications that do affect sexual function but the medications mentioned are not known to have this effect.
Some hypertensive medications, some antidepressants, muscle relaxants are some of the drugs that have this effect.
Erectile function is dependent on 4 factors : (1) normal blood supply to the area (2) normal nerve function
(3)appropriate levels of certain hormones (4)absence of psychological stressors
Problems with the blood supply to the genitalia is a common problem in persons with a history of diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, smoking, increased weight.
It is possible that the erectile issues are related to your diabetes and cholesterol issues.
Diabetes can also potential affect nerve function in some men.
Viagra, cialis and levitra are the most common treatment methods used. If you have tried one and had an inadequate response then you and your doctor may consider either adjusting the dose if possible or changing to another one.
The response can vary from one to the other in some persons.
There are other treatment methods but they are not as commonly used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be related to diabetes and cholesterol
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are some medications that do affect sexual function but the medications mentioned are not known to have this effect.
Some hypertensive medications, some antidepressants, muscle relaxants are some of the drugs that have this effect.
Erectile function is dependent on 4 factors : (1) normal blood supply to the area (2) normal nerve function
(3)appropriate levels of certain hormones (4)absence of psychological stressors
Problems with the blood supply to the genitalia is a common problem in persons with a history of diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, smoking, increased weight.
It is possible that the erectile issues are related to your diabetes and cholesterol issues.
Diabetes can also potential affect nerve function in some men.
Viagra, cialis and levitra are the most common treatment methods used. If you have tried one and had an inadequate response then you and your doctor may consider either adjusting the dose if possible or changing to another one.
The response can vary from one to the other in some persons.
There are other treatment methods but they are not as commonly used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
actos not known to cause ED
Detailed Answer:
HI
Actos is also not known to cause erectile dysfunction.
Cialis dose ranges up to 20mg.
You can consider increasing to the maximum dose to see if this has an effect. If this is not an option, you can try viagra or levitra.
Some men respond to one and not the other, you may respond better to one of these.
Viagra dose range is 25 mg to 100mg. Most persons start at 50 mg.
Levitra range is from 2.5 mg to 20 mg.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
actos not known to cause ED
Detailed Answer:
HI
Actos is also not known to cause erectile dysfunction.
Cialis dose ranges up to 20mg.
You can consider increasing to the maximum dose to see if this has an effect. If this is not an option, you can try viagra or levitra.
Some men respond to one and not the other, you may respond better to one of these.
Viagra dose range is 25 mg to 100mg. Most persons start at 50 mg.
Levitra range is from 2.5 mg to 20 mg.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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