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| Reference #: | 462 |
| Submit Date: | 19 Jan 2003 |
| Browse Category: | aphrodisiac |
| Author: | none |
| Email Address: | none |
| Treatment used: | levodopa, selegiline, testosterone, viagra |
| You can buy this remedy at: | your AMA doctor |
| Remedy will cost you: | unknown |
| Country of Remedy: | USA |
| Remedy Source: | "Ask the Doctor", 1-19-2003, newspaper column by Dr Peter Groff, |
| More Links about this Remedy: | none |
| # Comments posted to this remedy: | 0 |
| Complaints Reported: | 0 |
| # of times remedy read: | 17,495 |
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| Typical Dosage: | unknown |
| Dosage should be related to weight: | unknown |
| Dosages used in clinical trials are significant: | unknown |
| Maximum dosages in relation to side effects and serious side effects: | unknown |
| Other foods/nutrients/medications that can affect absorption or utilization: | unknown |
| Foods that provide the nutrient recommended as a remedy (or reference giving same): | unknown |
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| Total # reviewers: | 0 |
| Average Rating: | 0.00 |
| Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
| No Side Effects: | 0.00 |
| Ease of Use: | 0.00 |
| Effective after long term use: | 0.00 |
| Cost Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
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According to Dr. Peter Groff:
"Modern medical science has come up with 4 drugs that improve sexual interest and/or ability: 1) Levodopa used in the tretment of Parkinson's disease, this medication often improves sexual functioning in the elderly. 2) Selegiline. Useful in slowing the development of Parkinson' disease this medication enhances sexual ability without side effects or harm. Studies are being performed to test whether the drug may someday be used to counteract the waning sexual interest and ability so prevalent in the elderly. 3) Testosterone. Helpful only for men who have documented hormone def9iciency, the drug has not been widely accepted because of the possiblitity that it may increase the risk of prostrte cancer. 4) Viagra. This prescription medication has achieved worldwide recognition as the superior treatment for erectile dysfunction. The medicine stimulates certain muscles to trap blood in the penis, leading to more satisfactory erections. Although ordinarly safe, it should not be used by men who are taking nitroglycerine compunds for heart disorders. Also... The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that no safe over- the-counter aphrodisiac is worth the money to pay for it. Most are harmless. But at least one, cantharidin, also called cantharis can be lethel. Known under the soriquet of "Spanish Fly", this powder is prepared by crushing and drying the "blister beetle," which is found in Near East and Meditterrean countries. Even tiny amounts of this powder, when ingested , may cause intense inflammation of the uniary tract, a situation that can lead to genital stimulation. In order to relieve the discomfort (by "scratching the itch"), some unfortunate victims engage in extended sex. THe dosn't work. Toxicity, seen as kidney failure and shock, usually appears in 24 hours" |
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