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do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:38 am
by Implant_Curious
wondering about silodosin or tamsolusin effects also on PE in people without BPH

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:11 am
by mr.skin
Yes.

Less sympathetic tone helps with erection and pe

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:03 am
by Implant_Curious
any alpha blockers you recommend?

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:59 pm
by Flavio
Yes, alpha blockers are very helpful and there are many studies that show it.

The problem is finding the right drug.

I have tried several alpha blockers and the only thing that worked for me was oral phentolamine (formerly known as Vasomax).

I take phentolamine 1 hour before sex, in combination with udenafil.

Side effects may include headaches, nasal congestion, tachycardia and hypotension.

Oral phentolamine is not approved in the US but it seems to be a popular treatment in China, where you can find several brands.

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:06 am
by Implant_Curious
would something like silodosin also be an option?

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:33 pm
by Flavio
Implant_Curious wrote:would something like silodosin also be an option?


Never hear of that one, only your doctor can say what's best for you.

I remember I tried alfuzosin and terazosin with zero results but they seem to work for other men.

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:17 pm
by mr.skin
Doxazosin works for me though I get a very stuffy nose.

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:27 am
by Phil65
Could one currently on a different BP medication take a single dose of Doxazosin (4mg?) an hour or two before sexual activity or should I ask my GP to switch my BP med to Doxa?

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:00 am
by Phil65
Okay, let's try it this way...

Can anyone tell me how they incorporate a 4mg dose of Doxazosin? Does one take it when going to bed, the night before sex (so roughly 24 hours before) or 1 hour or 2 hours before sex like Viagra?

Re: do alpha-1 blockers help ED?

Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:57 am
by Namirrah
I take 2 mg Doxazosin before bed.

It does make a difference concerning nocturnal erections. They haven't completely returned, but they occur more often and I usually have at least a partial erection in the morning. It does improve my flaccid hang. And, it seems to make my ED meds more effective. Oral meds have never been effective for me. But, Doxazosin reduces the amount of Trimix needed and increases the time that it works.