Archive for February, 2008

Clinical Trials About ED

February 29th, 2008

There are currently several clinical trials under way for treating erectile
dysfunction (ED) caused by prostate cancer.
Trial 1
In this trial, the effectiveness of nerve-sparing prostatectomy (surgical
removal of the entire prostate while preserving the erection-controlling
nerves), with and without nerve grafting, followed by standard therapy is being
examined. Participants will be in one of two groups: the first group […]

Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Medications

February 28th, 2008

erection problems (erectile citrate generic sildenafil viagra) that are
caused by blood vessel (vascular), hormonal, nervous system, or psychological
problems. They also may be used along with counseling to treat erection
problems that have psychological causes.
If erection problems could be caused by a
prescribed medication, it may be possible to change
[…]

ED Drugs May Treat Urinary Problems

February 27th, 2008

May 22, 2007 — Medications commonly used to treat erection problems in men
may also relieve the bothersome urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged
prostate gland, erectile dysfunction medication
say.
Studies on the topic were presented this week at the annual meeting of the
American Urological Association in Anaheim, Calif.
“Before, we looked at these two conditions as two different
diseases,” […]

Sexual Problems in Women - Medications

February 26th, 2008

sexual problems are often complex and interrelated.
Medications may be used in treating certain conditions that contribute to
sexual problems.
Medication Choices

Estrogen. If you only have vaginal
dryness and irritation (and not other symptoms such as hot flashes), you can
use a limited amount of
estrogen […]

Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - When To Call a Doctor

February 25th, 2008

erection problem (erectile dysfunction) and the
erection lasts longer than 4 hours.

Seek care immediately if you have taken
drug for treatment of erectile dysfunction
5 inhibitors (such as Viagra,
Levitra, or Cialis) in the past 24 hours and are having chest pain. Tell your
[…]

Drug May Ease Pulmonary Hypertension

February 24th, 2008

Nov. 16, 2005 — A drug called Revatio may help treat an aggressive condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Patients with pulmonary hypertension have elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary (lung) blood vessels. The condition often arises from lung problems, but some cases are without a known cause. It can result in heart failure and early death.
Unfortunately, […]

Heart Drug for Female Sexual Disorder?

February 23rd, 2008

July 24, 2006 — Like Viagra before it, a drug once studied to treat heart problems may help treat sexual viagra soft tab
. But this time it’s being tested exclusively for women.
A new study shows that a modified version of the experimental heart drug Candoxatril was effective at generic viagra tab
blood flow to the […]

Viagra May Treat Other Ailments

February 22nd, 2008

Nov. 7, 2005 - The drug made famous for its treatment of erectile dysfunction appears to have another therapeutic use.
A study in the journal Circulation suggests Viagra could help treat a levitra vs viagra
disorder called Raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects about 5% of the population. Raynaud’s phenomenon can be associated with other diseases such […]

Viagra May Help Crohn’s Disease

February 21st, 2008

Feb. 23, 2006 — Researchers in the U.K. have a new theory to explain the cause of Crohn’s disease, and they say medications like the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may prove useful for treating the bowel disorder if they are right.
In Crohn’s disease, chronic inflammation causes ulcers within the digestive tract that can lead to […]

Viagra: Treatment for Lung Disease?

February 20th, 2008

Oct. 25, 2006 — Viagra may ease blood pressure in the lungs of people with chronic erectile dysfunction pill
pulmonary disease (COPD).
That’s according to a small Dutch study presented in Salt Lake City at Chest 2006, held by the American College of Chest Physicians.
COPD is the No. 4 cause of death in the U.S. […]