a firmer erection. I am 69 years old and have trouble with ED. I discovered this happening by accident, so I have tried it again and it helped. Is there any reason that ibuprofen can help me have a firmer erection? Will it have any side effects if I take 2 tablets everyday? Thank you
It seems that when I take ibuprofen (usually 2 tablets 200 MG) that I have a firmer erection?
Question posted by Larry Huff on 28 June 2013
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Personally, I do not take NSAIDs due to their toxic effect upon the kidneys. But I find it very interesting that this apparently has helped some men with ED, per the posts I read here.
I take tadalafil for my own ED, and I find it very effective. It is approved for use to treat erectile dysfunction by the FDA, whereas ibuprofen is not, and for good reason. It is not as safe.
I'm assuming there is some reason why you cannot take a traditional erectile dysfunction medication, therefore I would advise you to speak with your doctor about the use of ibuprofen to treat your ED before taking it upon yourself to use it in this manner regularly. Ultimately, of course, the decision will be yours as ibuprofen is available over the counter. Please be smart and safe. And if you do continue, at the very least have your kidney function monitored every 3 months.
Eventually you will have problems if you take that much every day. Consider trying other ROCK 2 inhibitors such as the herb Butea superba and/or Chlorophytum borivilianum (which have been safely used for centuries) after checking for contraindications with other medications.
It happens to me as well. The less inflammation the better blood flow, plus the blood-thinin effect. I would try to take it every other day at least and take it with plenty of food to protect your stomach.
But if you are looking for the ED effect only, you can take Arginine HCL and L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 instead, which are just aminoacids (not synthetic) and common nutritional supplements and get the same effect, or even better. Plus enhanced HGH production if you take it at night. You can take one of them or both combined. Between 3-6gr per day on an empty stomach 20-30 min before workout or just before going to sleep.
Improving your diet would help a lot. Reduce or eliminate animal product consumption, alcohol, sugar. Increase exercise, etc. So many ways to address it...
Yes, it works. First hand experience.
NSAIDS like ibuprofen are known to "thin" the blood (they have an anticoagulent effect) so it is possible this is what is occurring when you take ibuprofen. ED drugs like Viagra work to relax muscles to allow more blood to flow into the penis. It probably wont hurt you to take a total of 400mg ibuprofen a day if your liver and kidneys are healthy, but you should ask your Dr about doing it long term.
I too have noticed this effect of ibuprofen. Why take ibuprofen on a daily basis. Its wiser to take it on a as needed basis to avoid side effects.
It works for me too taken about an hour before sex.
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