Erectile Dysfunction Tied To Long Term Painkiller Use

A new study suggests that long term use of opioid prescription painkillers for back pain is tied to a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). The findings are published in the 15 May online issue of the journal Spine. Lead author Richard A. Deyo, an investigator with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research says in a statement: "Men who take opioid pain medications for an extended period of time have the highest risk of ED...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation Source Type: news