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when i took 2mg tenex (guanfacine) i experienced hypotension and impotence. is my impotence from generalized dysautonomia due to sympathetic failure?

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Dr. Amrit Singh
Dr. Amrit Singhanswered
Cardiology 51 years experience
Both: mostly from Tenex, (guanfacine) use other drugs which are safer, as per ur md
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