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ED and high blood pressure: what is the link?

ED and high blood pressure: what's the link?

Key points

High blood pressure damages blood vessels, including those in the penis. Some blood pressure medicines can also affect erections.

What to know

Don't stop a blood pressure medicine on your own. Get checked if ED appears. It can be a sign to check your heart health too.

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An ED visit in Dallas

Men in Paulding County can talk about erection changes at our Dallas Clinic with Daniel Roberson, PA-C. He'll ask how long changes have been going on, review blood pressure readings and medicines, and order lab work, including testosterone when it fits.

Why blood pressure matters

High blood pressure stiffens and narrows blood vessels, including the small ones that supply the penis, so ED can be an early sign of vessel strain. Some blood pressure medicines can also affect erections, and changes should be made with the prescribing doctor. Tablets, shockwave sessions and vacuum devices are common next steps, and implants are placed by our urologists in Marietta.

Get emergency help for

  • Chest pain or shortness of breath during sex
  • An erection lasting more than four hours

Questions we hear

Common questions

Should I stop my blood pressure pill?

No. Keep taking it, and we'll coordinate any change with the doctor who prescribes it.

Can ED pills be taken with blood pressure medicines?

Often, yes. Most blood pressure pills can be taken with sildenafil or tadalafil, though alpha blockers such as doxazosin need careful timing, and nitrates must never be combined. Bring your full medicine list.

Regular activity, less salt and a healthy weight help both blood pressure and erections. Dallas and Hiram men can call (678) 344-8900.

Smoking adds to the strain on blood vessels, so stopping helps both your heart and erections. An ED evaluation also looks at diabetes, cholesterol and testosterone levels. Partners are welcome to come along, and every conversation is handled with discretion.

Bring a week of home blood pressure readings if you have them.

Our Dallas team treats these visits with care.

Our shockwave option is given as six 10-minute sessions in the office.

Related reading

Videos from Advanced Urology

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment Options Presented by Dr. Chirag Dave What the video covers: A men's health webinar with Dr. Chirag Dave on erectile dysfunction, how common it is in men 40 to 70, and treatments ranging from prescription medicine to penile implants. Watch on YouTube

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