7th June 2004
bogmallo,
I had the exact experience that you did when I was switched from Ziac to Atenolol following a type II diagnosis. It was as if ED just showed up just after starting the Atenolol. Later I was switched to Toprol with identicial effects. Meanwhile, I had dropped the weight and exercised daily such that I no longer needed Amaryl, nor showed any complications related to type II/impaired glucose tolerance. I wanted off the beta-blocker, thinking that would solve the ED. Funny thing was that it got better, but never really returned to the consistent level of "fullness" that I once had, except on occasion. Now, if I knew why I would tell you.
Anyway, it has me left to wonder if the prior three years of undiagnosed diabetes has contributed, or is this psychological now. It makes no sense that it was brought on after taking a beta-blocker, then does not correct itself fully later, unless the impact of diabetes took its toll.
I would not hesistate to let your physician know about the lingering difficulty and perhaps give Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis a shot if you have no objection and think it would be worthwhile.
I had the exact experience that you did when I was switched from Ziac to Atenolol following a type II diagnosis. It was as if ED just showed up just after starting the Atenolol. Later I was switched to Toprol with identicial effects. Meanwhile, I had dropped the weight and exercised daily such that I no longer needed Amaryl, nor showed any complications related to type II/impaired glucose tolerance. I wanted off the beta-blocker, thinking that would solve the ED. Funny thing was that it got better, but never really returned to the consistent level of "fullness" that I once had, except on occasion. Now, if I knew why I would tell you.
Anyway, it has me left to wonder if the prior three years of undiagnosed diabetes has contributed, or is this psychological now. It makes no sense that it was brought on after taking a beta-blocker, then does not correct itself fully later, unless the impact of diabetes took its toll.
I would not hesistate to let your physician know about the lingering difficulty and perhaps give Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis a shot if you have no objection and think it would be worthwhile.