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The Polack MSgt

(13,189 posts)
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 11:49 AM Jan 2018

So I just had my physical...

everything looks ok, slightly hypertensive, so I got a script for Losartin.

Blood work is good, doc wants me to lose 20-25 pounds yada yada.

Asks me if I have any questions or concerns, so I ask about perhaps getting some Viagara. Look I'm 55 and maybe I need some help - Don't judge.

Any how, the doc asks how many I think I'd need and I answer "4".

No problem, we normally prescribe 6 a month he tells me.

I look at him stunned, mouth hanging open in surprise and say "A MONTH? I've been married 32 years. I need 4 - Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary and Valentines."

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So I just had my physical... (Original Post) The Polack MSgt Jan 2018 OP
LOL underpants Jan 2018 #1
HA! skylucy Jan 2018 #2
Funny matt819 Jan 2018 #3
Getting old ain't for wimps, that's for sure The Polack MSgt Jan 2018 #4
Actually some people who take those medicines every day because they have had prostate still_one Jan 2018 #5
Thanks for the info. Although this conversation only happened in my imagination... The Polack MSgt Jan 2018 #7
That makes your story even better. Glad its covered, it should be still_one Jan 2018 #10
$30. a pill... safeinOhio Jan 2018 #6
Well, that is less than $130,000 for sex 😬 MLAA Jan 2018 #8
Generic now available for far less unc70 Jan 2018 #9

matt819

(10,749 posts)
3. Funny
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:05 PM
Jan 2018

I didn't have a physical, but I did have some blood work done. When the nurse called to give me results, my first question was, then why am I still alive?

Not great, but all dealable with.

Getting old really sucks.

still_one

(92,217 posts)
5. Actually some people who take those medicines every day because they have had prostate
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:15 PM
Jan 2018

surgery, or an enlargement of the prostate. Also it has been used for pulmonary hypertension

While they are usually safe for most people, they can cause in some people an extreme drop in blood pressure

It should not be taken with certain heart medications or alpha blockers

If visual disturbances occur it should be stopped immediately

Viagra is has the shortest half-life in that class of drugs, and some insurance companies won’t cover it

I believe Medicare won’t cover it also

Most people have no problem taking it though

Losartan is a ARB, and also has some renal protection

Hope things go well for you

The Polack MSgt

(13,189 posts)
7. Thanks for the info. Although this conversation only happened in my imagination...
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:21 PM
Jan 2018

I do know that Tricare (Military and retirees) and the VA will cover E.D. meds including Viagara

unc70

(6,115 posts)
9. Generic now available for far less
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 01:24 PM
Jan 2018

Generic versions of Viagra became available in December for more like $2 a pill. That is a real help for those who have had prostate cancer. Medicare will not cover the cost of any ED drugs, even when medically required.

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