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Post by LeaP on Jul 27, 2020 5:29:36 GMT
Without a consultation from a gp I would be concerned. But then I'm one of the people who can't tune out the part of ED commercial warning where they go on and on with the warnings: "if your erection should last more than 4 hours."
Also the secrecy would concern me. What if he ask doc and doc said no?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 5:30:45 GMT
Sildenafil can't be given without a doctor's prescription.
I believe on any site, the patient must fill out a form and it is reviewed by an actual physician.
You don't need an rx for pot. 🤷♀️🤦♀️
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Post by pjaye on Jul 27, 2020 5:32:54 GMT
What is the main question here?
Yes, it is possible to buy viagra OTC from other countries where a prescription is not required. It can also be substantially cheaper than buying them in your own country.
No, it isn't a good idea, especially for men with heart problems or blood pressure problems. It is a legitimate concern that it could worsen medical conditions he already has or cause new ones, he really should be seen by a doctor to confirm if this is a safe medication for him to take.
As for not telling his wife...many men have trouble admitting to erectile problems and it is embarrassing to tell their partners or doctors about it. It's not something as a partner I would feel devastated about or take personally. Maybe now that the wife has found out, she could try to open up the discussion a bit more sensitively, encourage him to see a doctor and talk about what is going on - but without getting defensive or taking it personally...reassure him that she still finds him sexually attractive and she is willing to have open and honest talks about this issue with him.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 5:33:41 GMT
Without a consultation from a gp I would be concerned. But then I'm one of the people who can't tune out the part of ED commercial warning where they go on and on with the warnings: "if your erection should last more than 4 hours." Also the secrecy would concern me. What if he ask doc and doc said no? You should have seen the warnings list I was handed when Ds was placed on Sildenafil for Pulmonary Hypertension (its original use and after trials they saw it caused erections.) Oh and of course the hoops we had to jump through to get him on it. Eh you have ED? Here, take it, its free! Oh you have PH and are dying? Pay thousands of dollars for a 28 day supply. |
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Post by samantha25 on Jul 27, 2020 5:51:27 GMT
What is the main question here? Yes, it is possible to buy viagra OTC from other countries where a prescription is not required. It can also be substantially cheaper than buying them in your own country. No, it isn't a good idea, especially for men with heart problems or blood pressure problems. It is a legitimate concern that it could worsen medical conditions he already has or cause new ones, he really should be seen by a doctor to confirm if this is a safe medication for him to take. As for not telling his wife...many men have trouble admitting to erectile problems and it is embarrassing to tell their partners or doctors about it. It's not something as a partner I would feel devastated about or take personally. Maybe now that the wife has found out, she could try to open up the discussion a bit more sensitively, encourage him to see a doctor and talk about what is going on - but without getting defensive or taking it personally...reassure him that she still finds him sexually attractive and she is willing to have open and honest talks about this issue with him. For the main question: She didn't think DH had an ED problem and thinks DH is only purchasing this as an enhancement for his pleasure (like a pot purchase, which is legal)... and DH has blood pressure problems. |
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Post by pjaye on Jul 27, 2020 6:01:54 GMT
For the main question: She didn't think DH had an ED problem and thinks DH is only purchasing this as an enhancement for his pleasure Ah OK. Admittedly I don't know that much about it, but I suspect that most men who seek it out do need some help in that area, and the old "just using it for enhancement" is a bit of a cover up to avoid the reality. In general men are very sensitive about how their penises and particularly if they aren't working as they should, so I'd assume that's the real issue rather than just experimenting for added pleasure. |
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Post by Legacy Girl on Jul 27, 2020 6:10:10 GMT
Am I the only one confused by the title of the thread? Because I really wouldn't care to know if my friend's DH was taking ED meds. My knowledge as her friend really has nothing to do with it.
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Post by samantha25 on Jul 27, 2020 6:10:47 GMT
For the main question: She didn't think DH had an ED problem and thinks DH is only purchasing this as an enhancement for his pleasure Ah OK. Admittedly I don't know that much about it, but I suspect that most men who seek it out do need some help in that area, and the old "just using it for enhancement" is a bit of a cover up to avoid the reality. In general men are very sensitive about how their penises and particularly if they aren't working as they should, so I'd assume that's the real issue rather than just experimenting for added pleasure. If discussing this with PCP, can a PCP prescribe an ED for usual use? This is what is unclear to me. If there is an ED diagnosis could the PCP subscribe an ED med for regular use vs. buying from bluechew?
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Post by samantha25 on Jul 27, 2020 6:17:44 GMT
Am I the only one confused by the title of the thread? Because I really wouldn't care to know if my friend's DH was taking ED meds. My knowledge as her friend really has nothing to do with it. I'm trying to be anoymous without creating a new account... so my "friend" has this problem... but maybe this didn't translate... |
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Post by pjaye on Jul 27, 2020 6:31:47 GMT
If discussing this with PCP, can a PCP prescribe an ED for usual use? This is what is unclear to me. If there is an ED diagnosis could the PCP subscribe an ED med for regular use vs. buying from bluechew? Are you asking if a doctor would prescribe a drug like viagra for "fun" use and not just because the man has a problem with getting an erection? If that's the question, I'd have to say that I don't know for sure, but knowing doctors, possibly. There's always going to be some sympathetic doctors that give people prescriptions for medicines for things like this, but hopefully those doctors still take a full medical history and determine if the drug will be safe for him to use or not. Maybe he got a prescription the first time and then discovered he could buy it online easier/cheaper. Maybe he's lying and never saw a doctor and just decided to buy some. But unless your "friend" initiates an open and honest discussion with her husband about this - she'll never know, it's all just a guessing game. |
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 27, 2020 7:15:31 GMT
If he's buying a subscription on this website, she doesn't think it's legitimate... and if could interfere with other health problems this is a concern. I can't think of a reason he would buy through this site except for cost. Is it cheaper than going through his PCP and regular insurance? I doubt it's illegitimate, just doing an end run around a more expensive option. For whatever reason he feels the need for an ED med.  |
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 27, 2020 11:43:22 GMT
Without a consultation from a gp I would be concerned. But then I'm one of the people who can't tune out the part of ED commercial warning where they go on and on with the warnings: "if your erection should last more than 4 hours." Also the secrecy would concern me. What if he ask doc and doc said no? You should have seen the warnings list I was handed when Ds was placed on Sildenafil for Pulmonary Hypertension (its original use and after trials they saw it caused erections.) Oh and of course the hoops we had to jump through to get him on it. Eh you have ED? Here, take it, its free! Oh you have PH and are dying? Pay thousands of dollars for a 28 day supply. Where is this magical land where free ED drugs rain from the sky? Because that certainly wasn't the case for my DH. Not only is it not free, it is not covered by insurance at all. |
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Post by anaterra on Jul 27, 2020 11:54:47 GMT
If ur PCP is has a medical license to practice... then yes the PCP can prescribe whatever... even if ur PCP is a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant... then they have an MD/DO they work under...
I dont think any medical personnel is gonna prescribe a drug just to use recreationally for a stimulant or to get high...
If dh wants to get high there are easier cheaper ways to achieve that feeling then to take a drug for ED.... especially considering you live in a legal state...
And i dont have a penis so i cant say for fact... lol... but getting an erection wants a release... doesnt matter if it lasts 20 mins or 2 hrs... by masturbation or penetration... i would imagine most men taking a drug for ED want to actually benefit from the usage...
Good luck!!!
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Post by anaterra on Jul 27, 2020 11:58:56 GMT
And i am so sorry but im gonna be kinda blunt... if ur dh has been using this for 3 months and he is not having all this sex with you... i think you need to see your own pcp for a std check...
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Post by busy on Jul 27, 2020 12:15:55 GMT
I am not familiar with bluechew.com, but there are multiple similar sites that are legit. getroman.com is probably the most well-known. Curology operates on a similar premise, but with a different focus (prescription skincare).
It's essentially telemedicine. They are dispensing legal prescriptions through licensed medical professionals. They require consults before prescribing. There are lots of valid reasons people may choose to go that route, especially with ED. It can be difficult and embarrassing for some men to talk to someone about, especially someone the know (like their PCP), and they prefer to not have to have an in-person conversation. And some men may even want to hide it from their wives because they feel it somehow makes them less of a man. Also, it's usually considerably less expensive and more convenient than seeing your provider in person. Sure, there could be cause for alarm, but I wouldn't start there.
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Post by jcm28 on Jul 27, 2020 12:59:51 GMT
It is Nitrates that can cause a precipitous, irreversible drop in blood pressure with ED meds not Ace Inhibitors like Lisinopril. Just a clarification.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 13:32:08 GMT
You should have seen the warnings list I was handed when Ds was placed on Sildenafil for Pulmonary Hypertension (its original use and after trials they saw it caused erections.) Oh and of course the hoops we had to jump through to get him on it. Eh you have ED? Here, take it, its free! Oh you have PH and are dying? Pay thousands of dollars for a 28 day supply. Where is this magical land where free ED drugs rain from the sky? Because that certainly wasn't the case for my DH. Not only is it not free, it is not covered by insurance at all. Our insurance covers ED meds at 100%. They also cover BCP/IUDs at 100%. But you need an ED drug for pulmonary hypertension (what Sildenafil was made for btw)? You have to fight them tooth and nail to pay $70 a month OR say screw it and pay about $4k a month. |
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Post by elaine on Jul 27, 2020 14:00:32 GMT
Yes, a PCP can definitely prescribe viagra. But, I don’t know if he or she would prescribe it if the patient simply wanted an erection that lasted much longer than typical. I’m not sure what the benefit of that would be unless his partner is someone who wants to have intercourse for an extended period of time.
For me, that just sounds painful and not a reason I’d want my dh taking viagra for, if he was able to achieve an erection without medicinal help.
If your friend’s dh went to his PCP for a prescription, it would then go in his permanent medical file that he has ED. Some men would do anything to avoid having that placed in their record, including going online for drugs.
Finally, I agree with those who have said that the friend needs to have some serious discussions with her dh. I would be concerned that he is using it to have sex outside of the marriage, especially if the friend hasn’t been having long intercourse sessions with dh. We found out my mom’s dh was doing just that when he ended up in the hospital due to a severe stroke while having viagra sex with his mistress. He ended up dying of complications due to the stroke 2 months later. He never regained the ability to speak or walk.
Taking a drug like viagra without medical supervision can be fatal, especially if the taker already has issues with blood pressure or cardiac problems.
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Post by julie5 on Jul 27, 2020 14:09:35 GMT
M mk y husband takes linosipril for blood pressure, and has ED. He’s too embarrassed to talk to his PCP about it but I would never advocate buying meds elsewhere without his pcp knowing about it. Ftr I intend on going to his next appointment and bringing it up for him. He wants help he just foesnt know how to ask for it, especially with a female nurse in the room. I’ve had 20 feet of tampon pulled out of me after my hysterectomy and three kids before. I don’t get embarrassed.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 27, 2020 15:12:42 GMT
The peas are funny.
Yes, every man would rather buy meds anonymously online than admit they have ED to a doctor in person.
Seems 100% normal to me. Not nefarious.
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Post by blue tulip on Jul 27, 2020 15:34:02 GMT
The peas are funny. Yes, every man would rather buy meds anonymously online than admit they have ED to a doctor in person. Seems 100% normal to me. Not nefarious. agreed. my husband uses generic cialis recreationally now and then. we get it from a friend, who has a reputable source online he's used for a couple years i guess. DH used to get free samples from his doctor but then he retired, and the new one wants to write a prescription that is expensive. so, this is what we do. |
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Post by hop2 on Jul 27, 2020 15:34:59 GMT
The peas are funny. Yes, every man would rather buy meds anonymously online than admit they have ED to a doctor in person. Seems 100% normal to me. Not nefarious. I don’t get that either. It’s not like doing something online is actually private. Now his online profile has ED written all over it for every sales pitch logarithm out there to send him ads upon ads. 🙄 Where as a Dr & a pharmacy would be required to keep his privacy by law. 😁 |
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Post by tentoes on Jul 27, 2020 15:42:05 GMT
Without a consultation from a gp I would be concerned. But then I'm one of the people who can't tune out the part of ED commercial warning where they go on and on with the warnings: "if your erection should last more than 4 hours." Also the secrecy would concern me. What if he ask doc and doc said no? I was a nurse at a hospital, and we had several men come in with prolonged erections. They were admitted for treatment. So yes, erections can become a health problem. Can you imagine a man having to go to the hospital because it wouldn't go away? Poor guys. |
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