Tag Archives: Erectile Dysfunction
How often are hormone treatments the solution to E.D.?
Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by Mel G.
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Hormonal problems are rarely the cause of impotence. The most common hormone abnormality is reduced levels of the male sex hormone testosterone. Testosterone can be restored to a therapeutic level with hormone replacement therapy. Testosterone replacement therapy should only be taken if you are tested and these tests confirm a deficiency.
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Can a man on blood pressure or diabetes medication still use drugs to effectively treat E.D.?
Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Mel G.
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There have been clinic tests that have shown men taking other medications for other conditions such as diabetes, have had success in treating their E.D. with drugs like Viagra.
However, men who take nitrates or heart related medications are not prescribed E.D. related medications because their mixture can be lethal. [...]
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How do you know if a product that claims to cure or fix Erectile Dysfunction is the real deal?
Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Mel G.
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When it comes to health care or medical products that promise results, especially those concerning E.D., the Federal Trade Commission offers these tips for evaluating claims you may want to believe and should be careful about:
• If the product is advertised as effective for treating impotence and no physician’s prescription is necessary, [...]
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What is Sildenafil, also popularly known as Viagra?
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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Sildenafil, also known as Viagra developed by Pfizer was the first oral drug approved by the FDA in the United States in 1998 for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.
Sildenafil inhibits PDE5, which is an enzyme that destroys a chemical in the body known as cGMP. By inhibiting the destruction of cGMP, Viagra allows [...]
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How effective is Viagra?
Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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According to Pfizer, the manufacturer of Viagra, they indicate the drug is clinically proven to improve erectile function in most men with E.D.
A 28-week study was done by Pfizer of more than 500 men with E.D. where roughly 102 men took 100 mg of Viagra and 205 men took sugar [...]
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What are the doses of Viagra most doctors prescribe?
Posted on 09. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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In prescribing Viagra, a doctor considers the age, general health status, and other medications the patient is taking.
The usual starting dose for most men is 50mg; however, the doctor may increase or decrease the dose depending on side effects and effectiveness. The maximum recommended dose is 100mg every 24 hours.
Many men will need [...]
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What are the side effects of taking Viagra?
Posted on 07. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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According to the manufacturer of Viagra, Pfizer, some of the most common side effects of Viagra are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach.
Moreover, Pfizer indicates that the drug may also briefly cause bluish or blurred vision or sensitivity to light. Furthermore, the drug maker warns that men experiencing chest pain, [...]
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How often should Viagra be taken?
Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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Viagra is available as oral tablets at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg. It should be taken approximately one hour before sexual activity. In some men, the onset of action of the drug may be as early as 10 to 20 minutes after being administered, and the drug effects are [...]
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What is Vardenafil, also popularly known as Levitra?
Posted on 19. Jul, 2009 by Mel G.
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Vardenafil, also known as Levitra was the second oral medicine approved by the U.S. FDA in 2003 in the US for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Like Viagra, this drug also inhibits PDE5 which destroys cGMP that ultimately allows blood to flow into the penis resulting in increased engorgement of the penis [...]
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How effective is Levitra?
Posted on 17. Jul, 2009 by Mel G.
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According to Bayer, the manufacturer of Levitra, the drug is clinically proven to improve erectile function in most men with E.D. Bayer also claims over 50 clinical trials involving more than 4,000 men with E.D. resulted in reliable improvements in erectile function.
Their study found that Levitra helped up to 85% [...]
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