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Sexual activity in hypertensive men.

A Della Chiesa1, D Pfiffner, B Meier

  • 1Swiss Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.

Journal of Human Hypertension
|July 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Valsartan, an antihypertensive medication, significantly improved sexual activity in hypertensive patients. Conventional therapies, however, showed adverse effects on sexual function, highlighting valsartan

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction is a significant barrier to antihypertensive treatment adherence.
  • Diuretics and beta-blockers, common antihypertensive drugs, negatively impact sexual function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), and its combination with hydrochlorothiazide on sexual activity in hypertensive individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 2202 hypertensive patients were analyzed.
  • Blood pressure and sexual activity (intercourse frequency) were measured at baseline and after 16 weeks.
  • Patients were divided into control, valsartan, and valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide groups.

Main Results:

  • Valsartan and its combination with hydrochlorothiazide significantly increased sexual activity (P<0.0001).
  • Conventional therapy showed a non-significant decrease in sexual activity.
  • The prevalence of no sexual activity decreased from 21% to 7% in the valsartan groups.

Conclusions:

  • Impaired sexual activity is prevalent in hypertensive patients.
  • Valsartan effectively enhances sexual intercourse frequency in hypertensive individuals.
  • Valsartan offers a beneficial alternative for hypertensive patients concerned about sexual function.

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