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High BP, Low Energy, Had Nephrectomy, Low Testesterone, High Psa, Taking Cardicor, Micardis, Bendroflumethiazide. Advise & Micardis Effect On Sex?
Question: Hi there, my name is Eamonn I had a Nephrectomy in XXXXXXX 1993, Energy levels dropped away gradually after that. Very low testerone levels diagnosed later had implant for a good few years, Stopped about five years ago due to psa levels creeping up. Blood pressure fairly high all the time on Cardicor 5mg Micardis80mg Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg and Asprin 75 .My BP is still168/90 What is YOUR view.
Does Micardis kill Sexual Desire / Libido.
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through the information you have provided.
But, I would like to know few more things which will help me in suggesting you better.
1. Since how long have you been having hypertension?
2. Did it start before your kidney problems or after the nephrectomy?
Kidney problems are one of the known causes of Hypertension. Whatever it be, your blood pressure levels do not seem to be well controlled and I think your BP medicines may need to be modified.
I would think a calcium channel blocker may be a good option. You could probably discuss that with your healthcare provider.
Regarding your question about libido, Micardis is not generally associated with loss of libido though Cardicor being a beta blocker may have an effect on the libido.
Hope, this answers your query. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
With regards,
Dr. A. Gopi
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through the information you have provided.
But, I would like to know few more things which will help me in suggesting you better.
1. Since how long have you been having hypertension?
2. Did it start before your kidney problems or after the nephrectomy?
Kidney problems are one of the known causes of Hypertension. Whatever it be, your blood pressure levels do not seem to be well controlled and I think your BP medicines may need to be modified.
I would think a calcium channel blocker may be a good option. You could probably discuss that with your healthcare provider.
Regarding your question about libido, Micardis is not generally associated with loss of libido though Cardicor being a beta blocker may have an effect on the libido.
Hope, this answers your query. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
With regards,
Dr. A. Gopi
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