PREVENTION OF TADALAFIL INDUCED BACKACHE IN ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION PATIENTS
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 27
Abstract
Back pain is a known side effect associated with tadalafil use in erectile dysfunction patients. This is a unique and first of kind study that deals with its prevention. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To prevent discontinuation of tadalafil in needy patients with erectile dysfunction due to back pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS Among 956 erectile dysfunction patients started on tadalafil 10 mg daily in an outpatient clinic over 2 yrs., 79 patients discontinued due to back pain. They were restarted with tadalafil 10 mg daily and two add-on drugs (Combination) for initial three days. The observations were noted. RESULTS This add-on regimen was 96.2% successful in preventing tadalafil induced backache when tadalafil was reintroduced. CONCLUSION Tadalafil discontinuation due to back pain can be avoided in needy erectile dysfunction patients by following this add-on regimen for just three days.
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Sri Sennath Arul A
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