The choice of antihypertensive drugs in patients with erectile dysfunction |
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Authors: | Khan Masood A Morgan Robert J Mikhailidis Dimitri P |
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Institution: | Department of Urology, Royal Free University College Medical School (University College London), The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, UK. |
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Abstract: | It is well established that hypertension and the more traditional anti-hypertensive drugs are associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). There is evidence showing that two antihypertensive drugs--doxazosin and losartan--have a positive effect on erectile function. Therefore these drugs may decrease the incidence of ED in patients who need treatment for hypertension. Doxazosin and/or losartan can also be beneficial in patients who develop ED after starting treatment with other antihypertensive drugs. These options could, in turn, ensure better compliance and blood pressure control. A fall in the overall cost of treatment will also be anticipated if there is a reduced need for drugs prescribed for ED in patients with hypertension. |
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