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Medicines that can help produce an erection may be used to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) that are caused by blood vessel (vascular), hormonal, nervous system, or psychological problems. They also may be used along with counseling to treat erection problems that have psychological causes.

If erection problems could be caused by a prescribed medicine, it may be possible to change the dose or try another medicine. Do not change or stop taking any medicine without first talking with your health professional.
Medication Choices

Commonly used oral medicines include:
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra).

Other medicines that may be used include:
Injected medications.
Intraurethral alprostadil (MUSE).

Hormones and other medicines may be prescribed for men who have low testosterone or high prolactin levels.

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