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Is Erectile Dysfunction Side Effect Of TB Treatment?
i am undergoing treatment for TB for 3 months now, during my medication i started to have erectile problems sometimes its difficult to erect and sometimes lose the erection during intercourse. Is this side effect of the my treatment and medication that i am taking?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Hi,
Antitubercular drugs cannot cause any side effects on erection or ejaculation or decreased libido.
In my opinion, your symptoms are due to stress and anxiety. To have TB itself cause a lot of mental stress and this can ultimately lead to sexual problems.
So better to avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. No need to worry about TB drugs as they are safe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
Antitubercular drugs cannot cause any side effects on erection or ejaculation or decreased libido.
In my opinion, your symptoms are due to stress and anxiety. To have TB itself cause a lot of mental stress and this can ultimately lead to sexual problems.
So better to avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. No need to worry about TB drugs as they are safe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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