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Is there a generic Staxyn?

The patent for Staxyn, approved by the FDA in mid-2010, doesn’t expire until December 2028, according to Drugs.com. That means you’ll be waiting a long time before a generic version of this orosoluble ED drug reaches the market. Sadly, that does nothing to deter the unscrupulous operators of some online pharmacies from claiming they can ship a generic version of the drug to you right now. Whatever they send to those foolish enough to order this so-called generic, you can be sure that it will not be a therapeutically equivalent version of Staxyn. Worse yet, it may well contain toxic substances that can be hazardous to your health.

Even when Staxyn’s patent expires and a generic version of the drug becomes legally marketable, play it safe and order drugs only from reliable online suppliers that source the medications they sell from U.S.-licensed pharmacies.

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Is there a generic Levitra?

Beware of online advertising touting “generic Levitra,” because no such drug exists. There’s no guarantee what sort of concoction you’ll receive in the mail if you order this so-called generic, but it’s a risky business. You may well end up with a look-alike pill made up of substances that you wouldn’t ordinarily dream of putting in your body. Counterfeit ED drugs have been known to contain commercial grade paint, drywall material used as a binder, and printer ink.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has a patent on Levitra that doesn’t expire until 2018, which would be the earliest date that production of a generic version of the drug could begin. Until then steer clear of online vendors promising to deliver generic Levitra, because what they’re selling definitely won’t fill the bill.

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Is Staxyn safe?

The active ingredient in Staxyn is vardenafil hydrochloride, which is also found in Levitra. Staxyn differs from Levitra mainly in the way the drug is taken. A Staxyn tablet placed under the tongue quickly dissolves, while a Levitra tablet must be swallowed with water.

For most men, Staxyn is safe, but it should not be taken by men whose doctors have advised against sexual activity because of health problems. This is especially true of men whose hearts have been weakened by a recent heart attack or those with advanced heart disease.

Like all of the PDE5 inhibitors, Staxyn temporarily lowers your body’s overall blood pressure. For this reason, it should never be taken concurrently with medications that also lower blood pressure. This is particularly true of nitrate-based drugs, such as nitroglycerin used to treat angina. Taken together, these medications can cause a precipitous drop in blood pressure that could be life threatening.

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Is Staxyn covered by insurance?

The coverage — or lack thereof — of Staxyn and other PDE5 inhibitors varies from one health insurance plan to another, although a number of plans don’t cover any of these impotence drugs. Among those that do, the insured may be limited to a set number of doses per month that can be covered by the plan. To find out for sure, talk to a customer service representative for the insurer that offers your health insurance plan.

Older Americans who are covered by Medicare won’t find Staxyn or other impotence drugs covered under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plan, which is an optional add-on. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Part D explicitly excludes coverage of “drugs when used for treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction, unless such agents are used to treat a condition, other than sexual or erectile dysfunction, for which the agents have been approved by the FDA.”

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Is premature ejaculation linked to depression?

Just as depression is one of the many psychological causes of erectile dysfunction, it is also one of the causes of premature ejaculation, which occurs when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculates before he wants it to happen. This lack of ability to control the timing of ejaculation not only causes distress to the man who suffers from it but to his sexual partner as well.

A South Korean study, published in the July 2011 issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, evaluated 334 men for signs of PE. For purposes of standardization, researchers established a definition of presumed PE as “a short ejaculation time [five minutes or less from beginning of intercourse], an inability to control ejaculation, and the presence of distress resulting from PE.” They found that 25.4 percent of the test subjects self-diagnosed as having PE, but only 10.5 percent actually matched the study’s PE definition. Although a link was found between depression and PE for most men studied, it was particularly apparent among those who self-diagnosed PE but didn’t really have all the symptoms.

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Is Levitra safe?

According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, impotence drugs, including Levitra, are very safe for most men with no history of cardiovascular disease. While not ruling out the use of these drugs, the FDA urges caution for those who have suffered a stroke, heart attack, or significant heart rhythm disturbance during the previous six months. Others who should exercise caution in using these medications include men with a history of angina or congestive heart failure, men with low blood pressure, and men with uncontrolled hypertension over 170/110.

If you’re taking nitrate-based medications, such as nitroglycerin for angina, you must never take PDE5 inhibitors at the same time. Each of these medications lowers blood pressure significantly, and taking both concurrently can cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure.

Most of Levitra’s side effects are mild and disappear after you’ve been using the drug for a while. Although relatively rare, the drug sometimes causes a temporary loss of hearing or vision or an erection that lasts more than four hours. See a doctor immediately if you experience one of these more serious side effects.

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Is Levitra covered by insurance?

The answer to this question varies from one health insurer to another. Under some health plans, Levitra and the other PDE5 inhibitors are not covered at all, while other plans may cover the drugs but restrict the number of pills they will pay for during a given period. To quickly determine if your health insurance plan covers Levitra, you should talk to a representative of your insurer.

If you have prescription drug coverage, ask your insurer for a copy of its formulary, the list of drugs it covers and the copays for each. This is one way to find out what drugs are covered and how much of a copay you’ll need to buy each of them.

Medicare’s Part D prescription plan does not cover Levitra or any other impotence medication, which is particularly troubling because men over 65 are among the most likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.

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Is erectile dysfunction linked to depression?

EverydayHealth.com says the link between depression and sexual dysfunction is clearly established, citing studies that show 35 to 47 percent of all people with depression have problems in their sex lives. Furthermore, antidepressant medications may help to banish the blues, but in doing so they take a toll on sexual satisfaction on up to 40 percent of those taking them.

In looking at the ways in which depression interferes with erectile function, EverydayHealth notes that the sexual urge to get an erection starts in the brain. Erectile dysfunction results when there isn’t a sufficient level of brain chemicals to stimulate blood flow to the penis.

While it’s true that certain antidepressant medications dampen sexual desire and interfere with erectile function, not all drugs cause these reactions. If you’re on an antidepressant and experiencing symptoms of ED, ask your doctor to switch you to a drug less likely to have these effects.

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Is erectile dysfunction cause by stress?

Among the psychological causes of erectile dysfunction, stress and the fatigue induced by stress rank somewhere near the top. Whether caused by marital or money problems or work-related worries, stress can make it difficult to get and keep an erection. In fact, stress can also put a damper on sexual desire, making the ability to get an erection pretty much a moot point.

As part of the body’s reaction to acute stress, the adrenal glands release increased amounts of cortisol, the so-called stress hormone. This cortisol can upset your body’s delicate balance of hormones, among which testosterone is the most important in terms of erectile function.

While it is clearly impossible to remove all of life’s many stressors, you should try to avoid those that you can and adopt a more laid-back attitude when it comes to dealing with those stresses that are unavoidable. If you can act quickly to resolve the issue causing your stress, by all means do it. If not, relax in the sure and certain knowledge that this too shall pass.

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Is erectile dysfunction caused by low testosterone?

Low testosterone can cause a noticeable decrease in sexual drive, as well as erectile dysfunction, according to WebMD. In cases where your ED can be traced to low levels of testosterone, the problem can often be resolved by hormone replacement therapy.

Several forms of testosterone replacement therapy are available. These include transdermal skin patches, such as Androderm; gels such as AndroGel, Axiron, Fortesta, and Testim that are applied directly to the skin; injections and implants; and a mouth patch, such as Striant. Also available are testosterone tablets, which some medical professionals avoid because they can adversely affect the liver.

Although the benefits usually outweigh the risks of testosterone replacement, you and your doctor will have to make the final decision as to whether this form of treatment is advisable for you. One side effect of this therapy is an increase in red blood cell count, which can increase the risk of stroke.

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