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ED and loss of libido

 

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metmorfin - 1000 mg
actos - 15 mg
amaryl 4 mg
altace 10 mg
diovan hct - 160/12.5
can the combination of these drugs lead to ED and to very low libido? if so, are there other substitutes that won't have that effect?

 

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Male , Age: 49

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nothing other than to take his medications as prescribed

Submitted: 2449 days and 1 hours ago.
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Expert:  Kerry replied2449 days and 1 hours ago.

Hello


The diabetes (which the metformin and actos are for) can lead to some ED.


Click here to read more.


Lots of drugs used to treat hypertension can cause impotence but the group that includes Altace is not usually a problem.


According to THIS article, diovan may actually increase libido.


I hope this has helped you. Please let me know if you need more info.


Kerry



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