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Taking Lisinopril After A Heart Valve Replacement. Difficulty In Erection, Low Sexual Desire. Any Recommendations?
Question: My boy friend has had valve replacement with pig valve and is on lisinophril. He has more than erection problems, has little desire. Think he fears taking anything. What would you recommend?
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Erectile dysfunction is common, especially in persons with a history of hypertension or diabetes. Erectile function requires an intergration of hormonal, vascular , neurological and psychological factors.
One of the most common causes is a change in the vascular or blood supply to the penis. This occurs in diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and smoking.
The main stay of treatment is the use of oral medication such as viagra, cialis or levitra.
Normally in persons with a history of heart disease, cardiac evaluation is advised before starting medication. This involves assessment of any symptoms of heart disease (chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations) , physical examination and possibly an ECG.
The medication can be used with most medications, the only medications that it is not allowed to be used with is nitrates, so it is safe to use with lisinopril.
It would be best, with his history, that he has an evaluation first to ensure that there would be no problems.
In most persons the evaluation is normal and the medication is prescribed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Erectile dysfunction is common, especially in persons with a history of hypertension or diabetes. Erectile function requires an intergration of hormonal, vascular , neurological and psychological factors.
One of the most common causes is a change in the vascular or blood supply to the penis. This occurs in diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and smoking.
The main stay of treatment is the use of oral medication such as viagra, cialis or levitra.
Normally in persons with a history of heart disease, cardiac evaluation is advised before starting medication. This involves assessment of any symptoms of heart disease (chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations) , physical examination and possibly an ECG.
The medication can be used with most medications, the only medications that it is not allowed to be used with is nitrates, so it is safe to use with lisinopril.
It would be best, with his history, that he has an evaluation first to ensure that there would be no problems.
In most persons the evaluation is normal and the medication is prescribed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: click here to Consult a cardiac surgeon online. to know the best treatment option for your heart-related issues
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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