HilaryQ Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 My partner has been prescribed a combination of tablets for high blood pressure and ones for high cholesterol. Although we are both OLD (48 and 55) :-) we have always had an active sex life, making love maybe 6 or 7 times a week. But recently although my partner feels aroused he loses his erection quite quickly no matter what I do, and sometimes we can't have full sex. We're down or 2 or 3 times a week now :-( There's nothing on the info sheets with the tablets to say this might be a problem but do you think the combination could cause it? Thanks
Saxis Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 It would seem anything effecting blood pressure could potentially have that effect. After all, it is just blood flow to that area of the body. His best bet is to consult his doctor or possibly the pharmacist.
mark982 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 yep, high blood pressure meds kill erections.have to see dr. for "help"
onmyownagain Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Is he on beta blockers? Perhaps he could try ace inhibitors instead, get him to talk to his Doctor about this problem.
Gold Pile Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Plenty of times in my life I would have considered 2-3 times a week ....a good run! By all means see a Doc. Viagra would be more a treat for you...if he's athletic enough to be vigorous during the extra time it takes him to orgasm. Not that he won't enjoy it, but he'll have a headache. Viagra or not, I'd be willing to pitch in and help you out someway:love:
Author HilaryQ Posted February 27, 2008 Author Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. Apparently he has tried a few different types but not beta blockers - he has been told they would make things worse. He doesn't want to talk to the doctor. However we talked and I think there are some other problems too. He is feeling old and is unhappy at the idea of taking tablets everyday for the rest of his life. To me it is no big deal as my mother was diagnosed with hypertension 50 years ago, and I have taken the pill for many many years. But for him, someone who hasn't been to the doctor for 7 or 8 years, it is the "beginning of the end" and it is depressing him. I think we will just have to keep talking, I will have to be supportive and hopefully it will sort itself out. I keep saying every other day is good, but somehow it seems a hollow consolation to him.
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