Overcoming Impotence: Mental Triggers & Treatment Risks

Impotence can stem from physical factors like drug side effects or psychological barriers. Addressing mental impotence and understanding the risks of treatments like Niacin or Testosterone is critical.

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Niacin and Impotence

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kathryn Gilhuly

Three types of medications to treat erectile dysfunction -- sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil -- may cause low blood pressure. Niacin, used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and hardening of the arteries, can also lower your blood pressure.