- If you’re starting to experience the symptoms of ED, and you can no longer get or maintain an erection that lasts long enough to enjoy sexual activities, you could be a candidate for ED medications.
- Getting assessed by a practitioner is the best way to determine if an ED prescription is right for you, as well as potentially help identify any underlying causes of your ED symptoms.
- Never combine erectile dysfunction medications or take other medications containing nitrites (used for treating angina and heart disease), while using ED meds. Also, don’t use recreational drugs; especially poppers or those containing alkyl nitrites.
For anyone with a penis, facing erectile dysfunction at some point in your life is a very real possibility. In fact, studies show that over 50% of cis males over the age of 40 will eventually experience some symptoms of ED.
If you’re starting to experience the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, or you’re worried about what to expect if they do start to present, and you want to learn about when a practitioner should consider prescribing ED treatments, this page is for you.
For those who are already experiencing the symptoms of ED and would like to talk to a healthcare practitioner about how to get an online ED prescription, you can get started by completing a short online assessment.
How Do I Know If I Need ED Meds?
If you’ve started to experience the symptoms of erectile dysfunction (i.e., the inability to get or maintain an erection of sufficient duration and firmness to complete sexual activities), it may be time to consider requesting ED medication.
The best way to get started is to talk to your healthcare practitioner about your ED symptoms, and then they can assess whether they believe ED prescriptions are the right treatment option for you.
In some cases, the practitioner may suggest additional testing (i.e., blood work, a physical examination, etc.), to help determine any potential underlying causes of your erectile dysfunction symptoms.
Reasons Why ED Medication is Prescribed
The main reason that ED medications are prescribed is to help people achieve and maintain erections that are satisfactory for their sexual activities, so that they can continue having an active, fulfilling sex life.
Erectile dysfunction may be very common, but many people with a penis suffer in silence with this condition, because they’re embarrassed or nervous to talk to their family physician about their issues.
Felix is committed to providing support for all people experiencing ED symptoms, in a judgment-free environment where treatments can be provided safely and discreetly. If you’d like to talk to a practitioner about whether ED treatments could be right for you, get started by completing an assessment.
How do Doctors Determine if ED Medication is Necessary?
Understanding your medical history and lifestyle are two of the most important ways that practitioners can help determine potential causes for your erectile dysfunction symptoms.
This will also help clarify the ways that you’re affected by ED, so that they can determine the treatments that may work best for you, while taking into account your individual needs.
The practitioner will want to discuss any lifestyle factors that could be impacting your ED, such as recreational drug usage.
There are certain other medical conditions that can cause erectile dysfunction (i.e., high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), which can also cause ED. The practitioner may also request blood work to check for these conditions, because treating these underlying conditions can often help improve ED symptoms.
There are some non-medical treatments that are available as well, when medication is not deemed to be an appropriate or safe part of your ED treatment plan. These could include things like:
- Penis pumps
- Sex therapy or psychotherapy
- Penile implants
Like all medications, ED treatments aren’t right for everyone. But if you can’t use them, don’t worry! Talk to your healthcare practitioner about what other treatment options could be the best choice for you, based on your health, medical history, and the severity of your ED symptoms.
Is it Safe to Combine Multiple ED Treatments?
No, using multiple ED medications at the same time can open up a person’s blood vessels too far. In turn, this lowers their blood pressure and can cause fainting or loss of consciousness.
Don’t take any other medications containing nitrites (i.e., nitro spray or patch), while using these medications. These are common drugs used in the treatment of heart disease and angina, so if you’re currently on any medications to treat these issues, be sure to tell your practitioner prior to requesting ED treatments.
You should also never use recreational drugs, while using ED prescriptions; especially poppers or any drugs containing alkyl nitrites.
When Should I Talk to My Practitioner About ED Medications?
Once your practitioner has determined the best course of action to treat your ED symptoms, it may be time to consider trying erectile dysfunction medications.
Felix is here to help provide you with a discreet treatment plan, as well as create tangible goals for your online ED prescription that take into account the short- and long-term effects of these medications. All you have to do is complete an assessment to get started.
With Felix in your corner, you can take back control of your health and your sex life, so that you can get back to living life on your terms - the way it should be.
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