I had High BP problem diagnosed 3 mnts ago Dr. gave me BP pills along with beta blockers 7 days after having medicines I noticed i'm having erectile Dysfunction. It has been three months and I can not figure out what has actually happened Consulted more than 3 Dr. but no med cured it yet. It feels like something at heart stopping excitement to occur and I have lost my Desire to have sex also. Hence having no erections. Shall I stop trying and move on or there is a treatment for it.

Dr. Nilesh M JoshiAlternative Medicine Specialist17yrs exp

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Hello Pl note While high blood pressure in itself can lead to sexual dysfunction, studies show that many of the drugs used to treat this condition also can cause sexual difficulties. In men, the decreased blood flow can reduce desire and interfere with erections and ejaculation. In women, it can lead to vaginal dryness, a decrease in desire, and difficulties achieving orgasm. Three types of blood-pressure medications ? diuretics (or ?water pills?), beta-blockers and alpha-blockers ? have been found to have the highest incidence of sexual side effects. Some diuretics, for example, not only interfere with blood flow to the sex organs but increase the body?s excretion of zinc, which is needed to produce testosterone. And beta-blockers can sabotage a satisfying sex life at least three ways ? by making you feel sedated and depressed, by interfering with nerve impulses associated with arousal and by reducing testosterone levels. Options: Talk with your doctor or other health care provider about switching to another type of blood pressure medication. Stay healthy. 

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