Medication For Impotence Treatment

Impotence is the repeated failure to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse Now it's recognized there are many reasons for impotence. They can be roughly divided into medical, physical, psychological and lifestyle issues.

Medical problems include illnesses such as diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease and vascular disease (furring of the arteries). Damage to the nerves from operations such as transurethral resection of the prostate, prostatectomy, abdominal operations, neurological disease and trauma also cause erectile dysfunction.

Prescription drugs including beta-blockers, anti depressants and anti histamines have side effects, one of which is erectile dysfunction. Being overweight, a smoker and unfit can cause problems, as can stress, anxiety, tiredness and working too many hours. Finally true psychological reasons such as depression can cause erectile dysfunction.

Don't cry! Impotence can be treated!
Cialis has the longest duration of action, up to 48 hours, and has been nicknamed the 'weekender'. These drugs should never be taken with nitrates, a group of drugs used to treat heart disease, as drug interactions can result in a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

There are a number of conditions in which taking any of these drugs is contraindicated. Some common side effects such as headaches, flushing, diarrhea, and a stuffy nose may be experienced with any of these drugs. Labels for all three drugs are currently being modified to add nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, a condition in which blood flow to the optic nerve is blocked resulting in vision loss as a rare side effect.
 

You should know that there are a variety of treatments besides Cialis – and the commonest are Viagra and Levitra.