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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Erectile Dysfuction
Question: I use zetia10mg atorvastatin 40mg metoprolol25mg every night. I used 20mg of cialis last night for the first time and it did not work. an you tell me why? I am 72 years old.
Brief Answer:
may need to try viagra or levitra
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The maximum dose of cialis is 20mg so unfortunately it cannot go any higher than this but you can try the alternative medication.
Some persons react differently to the medication so it is possible that viagra or levitra may work better for you.
Viagra has varying doses from 25 mg to 100mg
Levitra dose varies from 5mg to 20mg.
Erectile dysfunction can be due to : (1) the blood supply to the area- which can be affected by high blood pressure, high cholesterol,diabetes, smoking, vascular disease
(2)nerve supply to the area-eg diabetes nerve disease, stroke, ms, other meds that can also nerve disease
(3)adequate levels of particular hormones particularly testosterone.
Your high blood pressure and cholesterol are likely involved in your ED.
In some persons with blood supply related causes, if the damage to the blood vessels is severe then the medication is not able to work but you can try the alternatives first.
There are also other treatment options that are not used as commonly that may be considered if viagra or levitra do not work
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may need to try viagra or levitra
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The maximum dose of cialis is 20mg so unfortunately it cannot go any higher than this but you can try the alternative medication.
Some persons react differently to the medication so it is possible that viagra or levitra may work better for you.
Viagra has varying doses from 25 mg to 100mg
Levitra dose varies from 5mg to 20mg.
Erectile dysfunction can be due to : (1) the blood supply to the area- which can be affected by high blood pressure, high cholesterol,diabetes, smoking, vascular disease
(2)nerve supply to the area-eg diabetes nerve disease, stroke, ms, other meds that can also nerve disease
(3)adequate levels of particular hormones particularly testosterone.
Your high blood pressure and cholesterol are likely involved in your ED.
In some persons with blood supply related causes, if the damage to the blood vessels is severe then the medication is not able to work but you can try the alternatives first.
There are also other treatment options that are not used as commonly that may be considered if viagra or levitra do not work
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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