Could the gradual upward bending, narrowing, shortening, and loss of hardness in my penis?which makes sex impossible?be caused by my diabetes, high blood pressure, or sarcoidosis, or by any of my medications, including Forxiga, Janumet, Repace H, Metxl, Omnacortil, and Gemfos? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could the gradual upward bending, narrowing, shortening, and loss of hardness in my penis?which makes sex impossible?be caused by my diabetes, high blood pressure, or sarcoidosis, or by any of my medications, including Forxiga, Janumet, Repace H, Metxl, Omnacortil, and Gemfos?

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Could the gradual upward bending, narrowing, shortening, and loss of hardness in my penis?which makes sex impossible?be caused by my diabetes, high blood pressure, or sarcoidosis, or by any of my medications, including Forxiga, Janumet, Repace H, Metxl, Omnacortil, and Gemfos?

Asked by Male, 46 · 15 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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15 days ago

The bending and shortening strongly suggest a condition called Peyronie's disease, which is not directly caused by your medications. However, diabetes, high blood pressure, and medications like Metxl (metoprolol) or Omnacortil (prednisolone) can contribute to the loss of hardness (erectile dysfunction). Other medications like Forxiga (dapagliflozin), Janumet, Repace H, and Gemfos are unlikely to cause these symptoms. I highly recommend consulting a urologist, who can offer effective treatments to help restore your comfort and sexual health.

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Could the gradual upward bending, narrowing, shortening, and loss of hardness in my penis?which makes sex impossible?be caused by my diabetes, high blood pressure, or sarcoidosis, or by any of my medications, including Forxiga, Janumet, Repace H, Metxl, Omnacortil, and Gemfos?

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