A prostate cancer patient for 1-1/2 yrs. Chemo & Hormone thearpy has cancer in remission. Now on Lupron Inj every 3 mo. Casodex daily. 58 yrs old - is there any safe drug to return my sex drive safely?
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Q: Any safe drugs to help with sex drive while on Lupron & Casadex?
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6/24/09 3:11pm
Unfortunately your sex drive or libido is linked to your testosterone level, which is being suppressed as a result of the medications (Lupron and Casodex) that you are on. Assuming that the quality of your erections is also probably poor, a trial of any of the drugs that help produce and ensure a satisfactory erection (such as Levitra or Cialis) may lead to an increase in your sexual desires.
6/ 3/09 3:17pm
Hi Dan,
Thanks for your question. Although we can't provide specific medical advice, I'm passing your question along to one of the doctors on our site. We'll let you know when a reponse has been posted.
-Dan
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