Recreational Use of PDE5 Inhibitors by Young Healthy Men: Recognizing This Issue Among Medical Students

Fernando Korkes, André Costa-Matos, Renato Gasperini, Pedro V. Reginato, Marjo D. Perez

The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2008 · 51 citations · 19 references

Abstract

In conclusion, the use of PDE5 inhibitors by young men is more frequent than previously reported. Condom-related ED seems to be an underestimated problem, frequently solved with PDE5 inhibitors. However, potential deleterious effects might exist. Because PDE5 inhibitors are being used as non-prescribed drugs by as much as 9% of young men, further studies must evaluate the effects of these drugs in young and healthy men.

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