Sildenafil Compliance after Restoration of Erectile Function / 대한남성과학회지
Korean Journal of Andrology
;
: 11-13, 2004.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-191921
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Regarding for erectile dysfunction(ED), Sildenafil has produced satisfactory clinical results. However, Some patient discontinue sildenafil treatment for a variety of reasons after successful restoration of erectile function. We investigated the reasons for such discontinuations of sildenafil after restoration of erectile function by sildenafil medication. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
After sildenafil medication, one hundred fifty six patients whose score of erectile function domain of the 15-item International Index of Erectile Function(IIEF) increased to 26 or more, were included in this study. Six-months after the first sildenafil prescription, compliance to medication and the reason for discontinuity were reviewed by chart or surveyed by telephone.RESULTS:
In 156 successfully treated patients, 54(34.6%) discontinued sildenafil medication. The 2 most common reasons for discontinuation were trouble in the partners' or patients' emotional readiness for restoration of sexual activity after long-term abstinence and fear of possible side effects.CONCLUSIONS:
After restoration of erectile function, many patients discontinued the use of sildenafil medication. The reasons for discontinuing the medication were primarily emotional or relationship-oriented issues. The counseling of both partners and education about the effects and side effects of the drugs are recommended to promote the successful recovery of sexual activity.
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Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Telephone
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Compliance
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Counseling
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Education
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Prescriptions
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Sildenafil Citrate
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Erectile Dysfunction
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Andrology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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