Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction in Men With Diabetes

Article Abstract:

Sildenafil (Viagra) may be effective for some diabetic men with impotence provided that they have no serious diabetic complications. Impotence affects between 35% to 75% of diabetic men. A 1999 study found that over half the diabetic men taking Viagra had successful intercourse compared to 20% of those who took a placebo. However, these men were relatively healthy and had no serious diabetic complications. Until Viagra was discovered, most treatments for impotence were cumbersome and hard to use. They included penile prostheses, intracavernous injection therapy, vacuum constriction devices, and intraurethral alprostadil suppositories.

Complications and side effects, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Sildenafil

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New Drug for Erectile Dysfunction Boon for Many, "Viagravation" for Some

Article Abstract:

Psychiatrists discussed their experience with Viagra at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in June, 1998. Many men are more comfortable talking about their sexual problems now that the drug is available. In the first three months of the drug's availability, 2.9 million prescriptions were written, 80% for men 50 years and older. The best candidates are healthy men in a good relationship. If psychological problems exist in the relationship, both partners may need counseling.

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Viagra Leads as Rivals Are Moving Up

Article Abstract:

Several pharmaceutical companies are developing alternatives to Viagra ever since the drug was linked to 16 deaths. The most serious side effect of this treatment for impotence occurs when the drug is taken in combination with nitrates, which are used by millions of people with coronary artery disease. One alternative is Vasomax, which does not interact with nitrates, nor does alprostadil.

Alprostadil, Vasomax (Medication)

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