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Do blood pressure medicines make people impotent?
Few blood pressure medicine groups such as diuretics and beta blockers can cause erectile dysfunction.
Last updated on 21 Dec 2021
Reasons for erectile dysfunction in elderly include low testosterone with aging, higher incidence of medical conditions causing ED such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerotic heart disease.
It's mostly based on history of symptoms such as trouble getting an erection, trouble keeping an erection and reduced sexual desire. Tests are done to know the presence of any organic causes.
It depends on the cause of erection issue. In general; good balanced diet, regular exercise, normal BMI, no smoking or alcohol, adequate sleep and control of mental stress will help.
Viagra has many side effects on the body and so only to be taken if erectile dysfunction is present and that too under proper doctor's supervision.
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