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Can I take Sildenafil with my antihypertensive drugs for ED?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 61 Years old man weighing 185 pounds, a non-drinker, non-smoker, and generally in good health. I had never had an operation or been hospitalized. I work in an office, mainly sitting, and I walk about 15 to 45 minutes daily. I swim for about 5 (May to September) months every year... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I must tell you a few things. Hypertension itself can cause erection problems if atherosclerosis of concerned vessels is there. Irbesartan may cause erectile problems, so if you feel you can, go for another anti-hypertensive drug. Sildenafil, that is, Viagra, should ... Read Full »
I am facing erectile dysfunction issue. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem with erectile dysfunction. It is a problem relating to how I ejaculate. I can only ejaculate from lying face down and humping into my hands or the bed. It is a condition called 'traumatic masturbatory syndrome.' For some reason, I can not ejaculate with an erection. I can... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.This could be a primary or secondary issue (newly developed). If it is primary, then the cause will be unknown, and management will be more difficult, but if it is newly developed, this is the functional issue due to compression of lumbar vertebral one and two. As that is a... Read Full »
I have been having trouble keeping or getting my erection for the past two days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last two days, I am finding trouble mainly keeping or getting my erection. I started losing it after having sex and since then I have been losing it. It has been two days. Is it something to worry about? I used to have Viagras sometimes but that day I did not have it. Kindly su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). The reasons for erectile dysfunction can be one of the following- Stress due to work or family-related, night duties. If you have t... Read Full »
I have a mild headache after having Viagra. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have hard erections for a long time, and I have to take Viagra to have sex. After having Viagra, the problem is that I have a mild headache. I have been searching for some herbal supplements for long and do not know whether they are safe or not. Could you please suggest a more susta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your complaints, you may have erectile dysfunction (ED). Reason for erectile dysfunction includes, 1. Decrease sensation of the penis that can be due to infection, diabetes, spinal injury, and recent masturbation. 2. Stress due to work or family relate... Read Full »
What are the alternatives for Sildenafil and Tadalafil?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel weak in my sexual life. Therefore, I take tablets Viagra and Cialis before sex. I also take tablet Gonadil F and Evion capsule, but they do not satisfy me. Please suggest alternative medications for this issue. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The probable causes for your weak sexual life may be erectile dysfunction or performance pressure. Well, as you have tried a lot of medications, now it is time to switch to natural remedies. So I suggest the following.... Read Full »
Kindly suggest medicine to increase my libido other than Viagra.
Query: Hello doctor, I have taken one shot of Invega 100 mg and Lamictal 200 mg every day, and it completely killed my sex drive and libido. I am stopping the medication, and I am turing 18 next week. I was searching how to reverse it (other than stopping, that I certainly will), and I found a doctor sayin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are just going to turn 18. So, why did you take injection Invega 100 mg (Paliperidone)? Since when are you taking Lamictal 200 mg (Lamotrigine). What symptoms you had, and for what was it prescribed? Yes, sexual side effects can be due to low dopamine level. You ... Read Full »
I am unable to satisfy my partner during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male, nowadays I am not able to satisfy my partner during intercourse. I am ejaculating within 3 minutes so I am planning to take Viagra tablets for longer sex. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,We will pay close attention to your worries and address all of your questions with utmost care.It is not recommended to take Viagra or other similar drugs, such as sildenafil or tadalafil, without a doctor's prescription. These drugs are designed to treat erectile dysfunction, which is a medic... Read Full »
Is it safe to take Viagra is you have an aneurysm?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 54 year old male with complex medical histories, including a current splenic artery aneurysm, an occluded right vertebral artery, historical major spinal cord trauma from intradural schwannomas (removed twice) and multiple liver hemangiomas. I have had occasional erectile dysfunct... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to me, it is better to avoid Viagra as it is a vasodilator. But, the final decision should take after consulting your cardiologist. First, rule out the psychogenic causes of erectile dysfunction. Because, there is no need to take Viagra (Sildenafil), if ... Read Full »
Is it safe for a hypertensive patient to take Viagra?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 51 years being treated for coronary ectasia and hypertension. I am taking the following medicines now. Tablet Clopilet 75 mg, Warf 2.5 mg and Nebicard H. Can I take Viagra for erectile dysfunction? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The drug Viagra (Sildenafil) can cause potential side effects alone and certainly in combination with the above drugs. It can cause hypertension and even the heart attack also. So it is not safe in the asked context. Read Full »
I am on antihypertensive drugs. Can I take Viagra for an erection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 61-year-old man weighing 185 pounds, a non-drinker, non-smoker, and generally in good health. I had never had an operation or been hospitalized. I work in an office, mainly sitting, and I walk about 15 to 45 minutes daily. I swim for about 5 (May to September) months every year ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I must tell you one thing erectile dysfunction is primarily psychological. It is not a prominent side effect of Irbesartan. It is also used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Your ECG (electrocardiogram) suggests your heart rate is on the lower side. Else I c... Read Full »