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Hypertension medications and erectile dysfunction
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<blockquote data-quote="Nelson Vergel" data-source="post: 181859" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/what-high-blood-pressure-meds-are-the-most-erection-friendly.2666/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Several classes of antihypertensive medications are associated with a lower risk of erectile dysfunction. These include:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs): As mentioned earlier, ARBs work by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure. They are less likely to cause erectile dysfunction compared to other antihypertensive medications. Some examples of ARBs include losartan, valsartan, and olmesartan.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Calcium channel blockers (CCBs): These medications work by preventing calcium from entering the smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels, leading to relaxation and dilation of blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure. CCBs are also considered to have a lower risk of erectile dysfunction. Some examples of CCBs are amlodipine, nifedipine, and diltiazem.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Alpha-blockers: These medications work by relaxing the smooth muscle in blood vessels and the prostate gland, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure. Alpha-blockers are less likely to cause erectile dysfunction and may even improve erectile function in some cases. Examples of alpha-blockers include doxazosin, terazosin, and tamsulosin.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Nebivolol (Bystolic): This is a beta-blocker that works by reducing the workload on the heart and dilating blood vessels. Unlike some other beta-blockers, nebivolol is associated with a lower risk of erectile dysfunction due to its vasodilatory properties.</li> </ol><p></p><p></p><p>Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are a class of medications that are commonly used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). They work by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure. By inhibiting the action of angiotensin II, ARBs help to relax blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure. Here is a list of some common ARBs along with their details:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Losartan (Cozaar)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Cozaar</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 50 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 25-100 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Dizziness, upper respiratory infection, fatigue, and nasal congestion</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Valsartan (Diovan)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Diovan</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 80-160 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 80-320 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, and diarrhea</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Irbesartan (Avapro)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Avapro</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 150 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 75-300 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, and diarrhea</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Candesartan (Atacand)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Atacand</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 16 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 8-32 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, and upper respiratory infection</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Telmisartan (Micardis)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Micardis</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 40 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 20-80 mg daily, taken once</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, diarrhea, and back pain</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Olmesartan (Benicar)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Benicar</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 20 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 20-40 mg daily, taken once</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Dizziness, nausea, and upper respiratory infection</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Eprosartan (Teveten)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Teveten</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 600 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 400-800 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Fatigue, headache, and dizziness</li> </ul> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Azilsartan (Edarbi)</li> </ol> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Brand name: Edarbi</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initial dose: 40 mg daily</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg daily, taken once</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness</li> </ul><p>Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and that there may be other ARBs available.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nelson Vergel, post: 181859, member: 3"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.excelmale.com/forum/threads/what-high-blood-pressure-meds-are-the-most-erection-friendly.2666/[/URL] Several classes of antihypertensive medications are associated with a lower risk of erectile dysfunction. These include: [LIST=1] [*]Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs): As mentioned earlier, ARBs work by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure. They are less likely to cause erectile dysfunction compared to other antihypertensive medications. Some examples of ARBs include losartan, valsartan, and olmesartan. [*]Calcium channel blockers (CCBs): These medications work by preventing calcium from entering the smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels, leading to relaxation and dilation of blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure. CCBs are also considered to have a lower risk of erectile dysfunction. Some examples of CCBs are amlodipine, nifedipine, and diltiazem. [*]Alpha-blockers: These medications work by relaxing the smooth muscle in blood vessels and the prostate gland, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure. Alpha-blockers are less likely to cause erectile dysfunction and may even improve erectile function in some cases. Examples of alpha-blockers include doxazosin, terazosin, and tamsulosin. [*]Nebivolol (Bystolic): This is a beta-blocker that works by reducing the workload on the heart and dilating blood vessels. Unlike some other beta-blockers, nebivolol is associated with a lower risk of erectile dysfunction due to its vasodilatory properties. [/LIST] Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are a class of medications that are commonly used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). They work by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure. By inhibiting the action of angiotensin II, ARBs help to relax blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure. Here is a list of some common ARBs along with their details: [LIST=1] [*]Losartan (Cozaar) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Cozaar [*]Initial dose: 50 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 25-100 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses [*]Common side effects: Dizziness, upper respiratory infection, fatigue, and nasal congestion [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Valsartan (Diovan) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Diovan [*]Initial dose: 80-160 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 80-320 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses [*]Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, and diarrhea [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Irbesartan (Avapro) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Avapro [*]Initial dose: 150 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 75-300 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses [*]Common side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, and diarrhea [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Candesartan (Atacand) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Atacand [*]Initial dose: 16 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 8-32 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses [*]Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, and upper respiratory infection [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Telmisartan (Micardis) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Micardis [*]Initial dose: 40 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 20-80 mg daily, taken once [*]Common side effects: Upper respiratory infection, sinusitis, diarrhea, and back pain [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Olmesartan (Benicar) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Benicar [*]Initial dose: 20 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 20-40 mg daily, taken once [*]Common side effects: Dizziness, nausea, and upper respiratory infection [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Eprosartan (Teveten) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Teveten [*]Initial dose: 600 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 400-800 mg daily, taken once or in two divided doses [*]Common side effects: Fatigue, headache, and dizziness [/LIST] [LIST=1] [*]Azilsartan (Edarbi) [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brand name: Edarbi [*]Initial dose: 40 mg daily [*]Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg daily, taken once [*]Common side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness [/LIST] Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and that there may be other ARBs available. [/QUOTE]
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