Erection Problem

[Jonharper]

I have just turned 70 and for some time now I have found that my erections are much less firm. I am on Finasteride for BPH (5mg daily) and Setraline for anxiety (50mg daily). Is the issue likely to be down totally to a side-effect of the medications or is a bit of ED, regardless of the medication, to be expected at my age? Is Viagra likely to help with this in these circumstances?

[Lorraine Grover]

There are several things occurring here that could be contributing to your erectile dysfunction (ED). Yes both drugs are associated with sexual difficulties. Age also is a factor but by no means a reason why you should not try and obtain better erections for sex play. Anxiety can cause difficulties in helping you to relax and relaxation is important to help with arousal which in turn affects getting an erection. There is often a mixture of organic (ill health) and psychological for most men.
Using a tablet like Viagra (sildenafil), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra) or avanafil (Spedra) can help give you confidence in obtaining an erection and break this negative cycle. I suggest men first try these medications with masturbation to help achieve the best effect. You've only yourself to pleasure and it can help remove performance anxiety.
You must check there are no other contraindications to you using these drugs. The good news is that as well as tablets there are several other treatments that can help manage erectile dysfunction.