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Friday, October, 30, 2009

How Nitroglycerin Work

Health Encyclopedia: Erection Problems

Alternative Names

Erectile dysfunction; Impotence; Sexual dysfunction - male


Home Care

For many men, lifestyle changes can help:

  • Cut down on smoking, alcohol, and illegal drugs.
  • Get plenty of rest and take time to relax.
  • Exercise and eat a healthy diet to maintain good circulation.
  • Use safe sex practices, which reduces fear of HIV and STDs.
  • Talk openly to your partner about sex and your relationship. If you are unable to do this, counseling can help.
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Expert & Community Posts

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How ED Drugs Work
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...medications if your doctor has you on a medication called nitroglycerine for your heart. ... Read more »

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Comparing Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...patients can not use this concomitantly with the use of nitroglycerine containing drugs. The... Read more »

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Using Erectile Dysfunction Medications
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...patients who are using any medications containing nitroglycerin as a profound lowering of the... Read more »

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Vacuum Devices Used for Erectile Dysfunction
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...be well suited for these.Cardiology patients using nitroglycerin can not use any of the oral... Read more »

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The Dos and Don'ts of Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medication
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...patient thought that because it was a heart pill (like nitroglycerin) it should be taken under... Read more »

Health Guide

Erectile Dysfunction: The Basics of Impotence
...these PDE inhibitors should be used more than once a day. Men who take nitrate-based drugs such as nitroglycerin for heart problems should not use either drug because the combination can cause a... Read more »
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
...important factor in determining your likelihood of survival. If your doctor has previously prescribed nitroglycerin tablets for you, put one under your tongue when the symptoms begin and repeat... Read more »
Catecholamines: blood
...Levodopa Lithium Methenamine Methyldopa Nicotinic acid (large doses) Nitroglycerin Quinidine Tetracycline Drugs that can decrease catecholamine... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...smooth muscles in blood vessels. Many nitrate preparations are available. The most commonly used are nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates can be absorbed from... Read more »
Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes
...chemicals that cause the pain and other symptoms of angina. Stopping the exertion or work and placing nitroglycerine under the tongue helps restore the blood flow balance – symptoms are usually... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent... Read more »

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This medication is used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent... Read more »

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This medication is used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent... Read more »

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...occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain... Read more »

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...occurs. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve an angina attack as... Read more »

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