Question 1

which blood pressure meds cause e.d.?

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BP meds & ED: First of all, high bp, especially high systolic bp, is not good for your erectile function. If you are older, this is especially so. Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide and spironolatone as well as beta-blockers such as atenolol can cause erection problems. There are some BP meds that may help you with erectile function, including arbs such as losartan and Alpha blockers such as doxazosin.

Question 2

what blood pressure med is least likely to cause e.d.?

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Depends on you: An erection relies on blood flow and pressure, thus all blood pressure medications can in theory cause ed.However, the beta blocker family has been the most notorious for causing these issues, but it is also one of the classes of pressure medications which contributes to the health of the heart.  Even within the class, there are variations. Talk to your physician about your concerns to try options.

Question 3

what is the cause of blood pressure?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide  detailed information about your health concern followed by a clear related question. Blood pressure is the normal outcome of the heart muscle pumping the blood through the blood vessels. Without blood pressure you are dead. You are welcome to start over and add information that explains why you asked. High or low pressure, symptoms, etc.?

Question 4

what causes my higher blood pressure?

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Obesity,: Excessive alcohol or sodium consumption or genetics.

Question 5

can ginseng cause blood pressure go up?

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Yes: P.Ginseng can cause hypertension!

Question 6

can blood pressure medications cause ed?

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Possible.: Typically beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are implicated.  Most men will have no trouble with these medications . If you have these side effects you should discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

what can cause irregular blood pressure?

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BP: changes in cardiac output or peripheral vascular resistance will cause changes in blood pressure. If the pump(heart muscle)has decreased ability to respond to stresses the blood pressure may vary irregularly

Question 8

what can cause your blood pressure to drop?

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Blood pressure : Blood loss, dehydration, acidosis, cardiac failure, peripheral vasodilation, cardiac outflow obstruction, valve dysfunction....

Question 9

what causes irregular blood pressure readings?

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Normal: You have to determine if the cuff you are using is accurate. You will rarely get the same BP readings with an automated cuff.

Question 10

what causes blood pressure to drop unexpectedly?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Blood pressure depends on the stroke volume of the heart and the peripheral vascular resistance. If the resistance falls rapidly unexpectedly pressure will drop, if blood return to the heart drops suddenly decreasing stroke volume, pressure will drop. There are various things that can cause either or both events.

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