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A member asked:

I started taking ativan (lorazepam) 1 week ago. i am unable to have an erection. if i stop taking ativan (lorazepam) will i get my erection back is it reversible? thanks

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Ok: If due to med will probably get better when med stopped.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/2/2014

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