In this segment, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee answer a listener's question on ED and ADHD.  She writes that her 57 year old fiance was recently diagnosed with ADHD and already takes Cialis with Lexapro to help him "last longer." She wonders, "Will stimulant medications have any positive or negative effects on our sex life?" Dr. Mistry points out that ADD/ADHD medications have different effects on different people. Stimulant medications in particular can cause men to have symptoms of erectile dysfunction. While stimulants can calm and focus the minds of some people with ADD/ADHD, they can overly-excite others and cause them to feel jittery, restless, or even agitated. Perhaps counterintuitively, it's harder to achieve arousal or orgasm when your mind and body are already in overdrive. In women, these medications are less likely to amplify distractions and more likely to help them remain present and focused, thus improving the likelihood of orgasm.

For men and women, ADD and ADHD medications can have other negative impacts on urologic health. Stimulants often cause bodily inflammation and dehydration. This can cause or exacerbate kidney stone formation and bladder irritations, which can lead to urine leakage frequent or urgent urination. Dr. Mistry adds that patients who can achieve erections while taking Cialis are prime candidates for shockwave (also called sparkwave) therapy, a painless and treatment that uses focused ultrasound waves to improve ED symptoms. Make sure to obtain a urologic consultation from a physician or medical expert before purchasing shockwave or linear compression treatments, especially from pop-up "men's health" clinics that only sell one type of treatment. If you or someone you love has ADD or ADHD and is experiencing symptoms of ED, or to learn more about our amazing sparkwave therapy, please give us a call today!

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Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.

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