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Are blood pressure meds the main cause for erectile dysfunction? if so how and why?

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Impotence: It could be one of the cause, other etiology need to be ruled out, example- low testosterone , anxiety, vascular etc.

Answered 2/10/2013

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Any: All blood pressure meds can cause erectile dysfunction. They lower your blood pressure which is supporting factor in your erection.

Answered 12/30/2015

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