Anyone here taking these and have any advice .. they are saving my life but killing my sex life.... unable to get a real hard on..
Assuming the beta blocker is being prescribed for hypertension (its most common use) you could be switched to either a calcium channel blocker and/or an ACE inhibitor. Neither of these classes of drugs are associated with ED. Also, it appears some on the newer generation beta blockers have fewer, if any, sexual side effects. In any case, PDE5 inhibitors like Sildenafil can generally be taken safely with beta blockers. Speak with your clinician.
No not for High BP, as part of a standard Post Myocardial Infarction protocol. So i don't believe a CCB or a ACE inhibitor are appropriate form what I can tell. I think I need an alternate type of Beta blocker.
Beta blockers are considered first-line therapy status post myocardial infarction because they reduce blood pressure and heart rate so the onset of exercised-induced ischemia can be delayed or avoided. A newer generation beta blocker may be the answer although with any newer drug there may be cost considerations. However, some patients are unable to tolerate beta blockers (including because of sexual dysfunction). The next option would be a calcium channel blocker or a long-acting nitrate for symptom relief. PDE5 inhibitors may be contradicted with nitrates because of the potential of serious hypotension. Talk to your cardiologist so a medical management plan can be determined that is best for you. Good luck.