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Why Is Caverta Prescribed While Trying For Pregnancy?
Posted on
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Question : Yesterday was my day 2 of period and previously had my failed iui and IVF cycle. This time doctor has added some medicines . She has added Caverta 25 mg twice a day for 10 daysalong with Progynova thrice Folvite twice Ecosprin once Doxy Dr forte metrogyl and zinetac. I read about Caverta that it is for male erectile dysfunction then why am I given this med.
Brief Answer:
Need more information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
As caverta is used as a female vigara to increase sexual desire in female.
Before giving my opinion I would like to ask a few questions from you.
Are you having dryness of vagina or difficult orgasms or decreased sexual desire?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Need more information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
As caverta is used as a female vigara to increase sexual desire in female.
Before giving my opinion I would like to ask a few questions from you.
Are you having dryness of vagina or difficult orgasms or decreased sexual desire?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes doctor I am tired at times so sexually not very active . Yesterday I had these meds today I am having a headache and heaviness . I don't know it's due to meds or lack of sleep
Brief Answer:
Side effect of a drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Coverta increase blood supply( vasodilator) and cause headache, dizziness and visual disturbances.
To reduce the symptoms you should sit and stand slowly in the morning ( due to hypotension).
You can take painkiller and antacid after consulting your doctor.
If you have persistent headache than consult your treating doctor for the same.
The problem usually resolve in 3-4 days.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Side effect of a drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Coverta increase blood supply( vasodilator) and cause headache, dizziness and visual disturbances.
To reduce the symptoms you should sit and stand slowly in the morning ( due to hypotension).
You can take painkiller and antacid after consulting your doctor.
If you have persistent headache than consult your treating doctor for the same.
The problem usually resolve in 3-4 days.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My doctor had advised me to stop Cavetra as she said these side effects happen to some people . I guess is it fine to stop .
Brief Answer:
Yes,you can stop.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for the delay in my response.
In my practice I have seen patients with this side effect and it is quite common but resolve in 2-3 days.
In your case,it is quite severe and persistent than you can stop the medicine.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards
Yes,you can stop.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for the delay in my response.
In my practice I have seen patients with this side effect and it is quite common but resolve in 2-3 days.
In your case,it is quite severe and persistent than you can stop the medicine.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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