Question 1

my partner can often not ejaculate. will ed medication help this?

Accepted Answer

NO: E.D. Medications simply help the penis sequester blood in the penile sinuses. An ejaculate and orgasm can happen independent of an erection.

Question 2

what are the side effects of the ed medication injectible called trimix?

Accepted Answer

Not much: It contains something likeviagra, a vasodilator and an Alpha blocker in small quantities, with minimal systemic effects.  Effective when everything else fails.

Question 3

how much time the viagra, (sildenafil) cialis and other ed medications work?

Accepted Answer

15-60 minutes: In order to get into your system. Cialis may be the fastest onset. If you mean duration of action, viagra and Levitra (vardenafil) work for up to 6 hours or so and Cialis be effective for up to 36 hours, but it varies a lot from person to person.

Question 4

does ed medicine such a cialis and viagra cause vision problems? ive read associations with it, but not certain the causative effect. i am thinking on getting on ed medication, but what to get your opinion on vision issue's, and if this is very rare?

Accepted Answer

: Many visual side effects from these types of meds have been reported but that appear to be transient and more likely to occur in men taking big doses.

Question 5

i'm having problems keeping an erection. will i be able to talk to a doctor on your service about this and they see fit prescribe me ed medication?

Accepted Answer

No prescriptions: You may ask any question on this service but you need to contact Healhtap Prime for prescription requests.  However, controlled substances, psychiatric medications and "lifestyle prescriptions" are not prescribed.

Question 6

is it safe to take ed medications like viagra, (sildenafil) cialis in daily doses?

Accepted Answer

Cialis: Is the only one approved for daily use. The doses are smaller than the one-time doses. Check w/your physician.

Question 7

i'm a 46 year-old male that is still active physically and sexually.  are there safe and effective methods for treating ed without medication?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: First get evaluated and make sure you don't have heart disease or diabetes, both can cause erectile dysfunction.  As far as treatments that don't involve drugs there are penis pumps (vacuum erection device). It is a hollow tube with a hand-powered or battery-powered pump.

Question 8

what measures can one take to reverse ed without medication?

Accepted Answer

Call Dr on video: To assess if a person's erections have weakened, he should visit a primary doctor, who can check for usual causes: stress, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, low testosterone, artery disease, high cholesterol, smoking, etc... Causes found can be treated to help make erections stronger, firmer, longer lasting. For a guy at age 19, a psychologist and urologist discussion can help.

Question 9

do you need to see a doctor in-person visit to refill e.d. medication? telehealth isn't an option for refills anymore?

Accepted Answer

: Your primary care doc would be best to address. Many times ED is the result of significant medical issues and work up is recommended. Focusing on pills may not serve your overall health best. ED pills are also abused and having multiple prescribers would red flag you.

Question 10

is ed caused by medication reversable?

Accepted Answer

Often: Often it is.  See your urologist for full workup, diagnosis and treatment.

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My partner can often not ejaculate. will ed medication help this?

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What are the side effects of the ed medication injectible called trimix?

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How much time the viagra, (sildenafil) cialis and other ed medications work?

A member asked:

Does ed medicine such a cialis and viagra cause vision problems? ive read associations with it, but not certain the causative effect. i am thinking on getting on ed medication, but what to get your opinion on vision issue's, and if this is very rare?

A member asked:

I'm having problems keeping an erection. will i be able to talk to a doctor on your service about this and they see fit prescribe me ed medication?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take ed medications like viagra, (sildenafil) cialis in daily doses?

A member asked:

I'm a 46 year-old male that is still active physically and sexually. are there safe and effective methods for treating ed without medication?

A member asked:

What measures can one take to reverse ed without medication?

A member asked:

Do you need to see a doctor in-person visit to refill e.d. medication? telehealth isn't an option for refills anymore?

A member asked:

Is ed caused by medication reversable?

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