Hey guys just wondering if anyone takes blood pressure medicine? If so does it affect your erections in any way
yes, it can
work with your dr. on this. my BP was mildly elevated, starting in my 20s (like 130-140 over high 80s). doc finally put me on meds since I have a family history of heart problems and hereditary risk factors were a bit uncomfortably high.
long story short ... don't just start taking BP meds without staying in touch with your dr. if your stiffy is falling short of what it used to be, let your doctor know, and don't let him tell you that that's what happens to guys as they get older. ask if you can try a different dosage or a different med.
we have to take responsibility for our own boners! your doctor will watch out for your life, but won't ask if your hardons are satisfyingly hard.
my doctor told me I had a big dick. :biggrin1:
Hey guys just wondering if anyone takes blood pressure medicine? If so does it affect your erections in any way
My doctor asks me if mine are okay. He is really a good guy. He cares too. Actually, he doesn't even say penis. If he considers you a friend, he says, "dick". Oh my goodness Jeff Black, my doctor told me I had a big dick. :biggrin1:
those medications cause a thinning of my wallet and put me to sleep; especially the one which costs $560 for a three month supply. :tired:...because that more expensive drug was causing some swelling of feet and ankles.
Yes. Many blood pressure medications can decrease the strength/frequency of erections. It depends on the name of the medication. If the generic name ends in -lol (like metoprolol or carvedilol) you are taking something called a beta blocker. These are known to affect erections.
What to do?
1.) keep taking your medications...stopping some medications can have negative health consequences.
2.) make an appointment to talk with your doctor. He can discuss this with you, possibly change the meds your on, change the dose, or give you a prescription for viagra or something like that...your doctor can give you options. If you feel your doctor is not helpful in this regard...see another doctor.
3.) The best thing to can do to decrease your blood pressure , improve your overall health, and help your erections stay strong is exercise. Sounds like a load of crap...but its really true. During your appointment, talk to your doctor about starting an exercise routine to improve your health.
Best of luck.
My doctor never used anything but the term "penis" in discussing my own sexual function, but she was always concerned that I was doing OK in that regard. And she too is a really good person.
About two years ago, I started getting these terrible headaches that were not migraines. The doctor checked my BP right off and it was sky high. So he put me on Micardis, because that is what he takes. He said that it has minimal side effects and would not affect my erections. (his words) Of course, my insurance company took Micardis off their list of meds that were in the prescription plan, so I was put on Benicar, which is in the same family of drugs as Micardis, but is covered by my insurance plan. Benicar also has minimal side effects and has not affected my dick in any way.