Erectile Dysfunction FAQs: Erectile dysfunction (or ED), also called male impotence, describes a man's inability to achieve and maintain an erection of his penis sufficient for mutually satisfactory sexual intercourse with his partner. Erectile dysfunction is treatable with a variety of methods, including medications, devices and therapy. ED may be a symptom of other disorders and diseases such as high blood pressure or heart disease.
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Erectile Dysfunction Medications Erectile dysfunction (ED) is also referred to as impotence. Erectile dysfunction is the consistent inability to attain or maintain an erection. Medications to treat erectile dysfunction include:
- PDE5 inhibitors
- (sildenafil [Viagra],
- vardenafil [Levitra],
- tadalafil [Cialis]);
- androgens
- (Depo-Testosterone,
- Delatest,
- Andro-L.A.,
- AndroGel,
- Testim,
- Androderm,
- Testoderm); and
- prostaglandins alprostadil
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TadalafilTadalafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body...learn more »
VardenafilVardenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body...learn more »
Sildenafil (oral)Sildenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body...learn more »
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