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He: “Are you in the mood?” She: “Naw, I’ve got a headache!” If you are a female and you experience these feelings about loss of desire for sexual intimacy, you may have hypoactive sexual desire (HSD). In other words, you’re rarely in the mood; you neither initiate sex nor seek stimulation. Hypoactive sexual desire is the most common form of female sexual dissatisfaction and occurs when there is a persistent lack of desire or absence of sexual fantasies. Lack of desire often occurs as a result of problems with your partner. Communications problems, anger, a lack of trust, a lack…
Today depression can be successfully treated with medication. Unfortunately, sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of nearly all classes of anti-depressant medications. The side effects include decreased libido, inability to orgasm, decreased sensation in the genitals, vaginal dryness (in women), and erectile dysfunction (in men). There are other causes of loss of libido, which includes hormone deficiency in both men and women and can easily be diagnosed with a blood test for testosterone and if the level is diminished, replacement therapy can easily be accomplished with injections and gels in men and with medication and gels in women. If…
For men, Libido is your sex drive and it is different from ability to get an erection or be able to achieve a successful pregnancy. Women’s libido is also different from orgasm or her ability to have an egg unite with a man’s sperm. In women, gynecologic conditions may make engaging in sexual intimacy difficult or painful and ultimately impact her libido. Libido is the name Freud gave to our sex drive. Libido is a multifactorial situation which is influenced by hormones, psychological and physical factors, romance, and the opportunity for fulfillment. It is normal for libido to decline with…
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Arm, back, or jaw pain blindness blurred vision chest pain or discomfort chest tightness or heaviness chills cold sweats confusion decreased vision difficult or labored breathing difficulty with swallowing dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position eye pain fainting fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse headache…
Do not take vardenafil with similar medications such as sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis). Before taking vardenafil, tell your doctor about all other medications you use for erectile dysfunction, or if you are using any of the following medications: conivaptan (Vaprisol); imatinib (Gleevec); isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis); an antidepressant such as nefazodone; an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), dalfopristin/quinupristin (Synercid), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), or telithromycin (Ketek); antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Oravig), or voriconazole (Vfend); drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder, such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress),…
Do not take vardenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking vardenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure. To make sure you can safely take vardenafil, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: heart disease, heart rhythm problems; a recent history (in the past 6…
Do not take vardenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems (such as nitroglycerin). Taking vardenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure. During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of vardenafil. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can…
The most common side effects with STAXYN are headache, flushing, stuffy or runny nose, indigestion, upset stomach, dizziness, or back pain. These side effects usually go away after a few hours. Call your doctor if you get a side effect that bothers you or one that will not go away. Side effects ≥2% and more frequent with STAXYN than placebo in controlled trials n = number of patients STAXYN may uncommonly cause: An erection that won’t go away (priapism). If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated as…
The following serious adverse reactions with the use of STAXYN (vardenafil) are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Cardiovascular effects [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Priapism [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] QT Prolongation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Effects on eye [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Sudden hearing loss [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS] Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. STAXYN: Safety of STAXYN was…
What is Staxyn? Staxyn (vardenafil) relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Staxyn orally disintegrating tablets are used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). Staxyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Important information Do not take Staxyn orally disintegrating tablets if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems (such as nitroglycerin). Taking Staxyn with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure. Slideshow: Setting The Record Straight: Erectile Dysfunction Setting The Record Straight: Erectile Dysfunction Stop using this medicine…