Question 1

hello doctors, can untreated hypertension in young age lead to erectile dysfunction ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Erectile function is a matter of plumbing eg blood flow. Anything that affects blood flow may eventually cause ED. However, so can many other medications. Since you can't do anything about the past, best to focus on present via exercise, nutrition &amp; sleep. Keep in close contact w/your family doc who can review your medications for potential ED side effects. Also don't smoke or drink to excess.

Question 2

im diabetic with hypertension on medication and now experiencing erectile dysfunction. how do i treat the latter condition?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle &amp; Drugs: Erectile Dysfunction is a common occurrence in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. It is caused by damage to nerves and blood vessels from long-term poorly controlled blood sugar. Treatment involves medication which your healthcare provider will prescribe for you provided your blood pressure is well controlled and lifestyle adjustments have been discussed (e.g. sugar control, smoking, weight).

Question 3

i am taking medication for hypertension and diabetis type 2 and had minor stroke july 2011. why i sometimes having erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

New onset ?: Both hypertension and diabetes can cause ed but talk to your doctor for the safety use of viagra (sildenafil) or cialis.

Question 4

is it okay to have hypertension after a car accident up to 3 days later? my blood pressure is 159/90 currently. and can that be a reason to erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

: High blood pressure at that level should not cause ED. If you have significant stress and anxiety with the MVA, blood pressure can be high and you may have transient ED. Relaxed, see a doctor if do not feel well, have your BP rechecked in 10-14 days when your mind is at ease.

Question 5

can arteriosclerosis be a reason to have erectile dysfunction although i have normal ldl, low hdl, and normal total cholesterol, i have hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension,,: Hypertension is a very important reason for erectile dysfunction.  Uncontrolled high blood pressure is very often associated with impotence or erectile dysfunction.  One of the ways it may contribute to this is by arteriosclerosis or thickening of the small arteries and arterioles in the body.  It's wise to see your doctor to get the blood pressure under control for this and more important reasons.

Question 6

taking viagra/levitra daily for a patient suffering erectile dysfunction due to hypertension, will that cause heart attack or stroke when taking pde-5?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Meds could be cause of problem. See pcpc for cardiac wk up.

Question 7

can high blood pressure medications give you erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

ED: Various antibp meds can be associated with ed.

Question 8

please tell me the high blood pressure medicines that can cause erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

2 classes mainly: Diuretics and beta blockers are mainly responsible for erectile dysfunction.

Question 9

why come some high blood pressure meds may cause a man to have erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

LONG LIST: Foellowing are known to cause ed
nifedipine, spirinolactone, ramipril.Hydralazine, verapamil, captopril, clonidin.Hydrochlorthiazide, labetalol, pindolol, propanolol
amlodipin rarely may cause ed, only2% of men taking amlodipin get ed.

Question 10

what is it about the high blood pressure medicine beta blocker that may cause erectile dysfunction in some men?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be a cause of ed.  The details aren't important.  Try a different med.

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Hello doctors, can untreated hypertension in young age lead to erectile dysfunction ?

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Im diabetic with hypertension on medication and now experiencing erectile dysfunction. how do i treat the latter condition?

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I am taking medication for hypertension and diabetis type 2 and had minor stroke july 2011. why i sometimes having erectile dysfunction?

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Is it okay to have hypertension after a car accident up to 3 days later? my blood pressure is 159/90 currently. and can that be a reason to erectile dysfunction?

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Can arteriosclerosis be a reason to have erectile dysfunction although i have normal ldl, low hdl, and normal total cholesterol, i have hypertension?

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Taking viagra/levitra daily for a patient suffering erectile dysfunction due to hypertension, will that cause heart attack or stroke when taking pde-5?

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Can high blood pressure medications give you erectile dysfunction?

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Please tell me the high blood pressure medicines that can cause erectile dysfunction?

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Why come some high blood pressure meds may cause a man to have erectile dysfunction?

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What is it about the high blood pressure medicine beta blocker that may cause erectile dysfunction in some men?

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