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If a man is taking depression related mediation like Zoloft or Prozac, can it cause E.D. and can E.D. medication still work to help achieve an erection?

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.

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Yes, these drugs not only inhibit erection, they also prevent orgasm and ejaculation and for the purposes of erection.
So taking E.D. medication like Viagra could counteract the anti-erection effect of Zoloft, but one should always consult a doctor before mixing medications.

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Is it possible for men with penile implants to have enhanced erections by using E.D. medication?

Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.

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The simple answer is yes, however this is not based on solid medical findings but surveys on men done across the country over the last 10 years.
In essence, some medication use to treat E.D. can stimulate residual penile tissue that still exists in a man with an implant and that tissue can as [...]

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What are pellets (MUSE)?

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.

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Pellets are medically used in a procedure known as trans urethral therapy.
Essentially this procedure is involves a small pellet of a medication that is put directly into the urethra to simulate an erection. The urethra is the tube that runs through the penis and carries urine from the bladder and out through the [...]

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What about injections? How do they work?

Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.

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A drug is injected directly into the shaft of the penis prior to a man having sexual intercourse. Although it sounds a bit worrying it is easy to learn.
The medication usually works within about 15 minutes. Even though many men may be uncomfortable injecting themselves, expert believe injections are perhaps the fastest method [...]

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What are the Phases of an Orgasm?

Posted on 18. Sep, 2009 by Mel G.

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There are four phases before any man or woman achieves an orgasm:
AROUSAL
This stage is when a person becomes sexually excited or stimulated both mentally and physically. Signs can include an increased heart rate, flushing of the skin, increased sensitivity in the genital area, erection of the penis, swelling of the clitoris, and lubrication [...]

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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 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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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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