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ED Medications: Know Your Options and How to Choose Which Is Best For You

In most cases, lifestyle and cost will help you decide between them.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on October 31, 2024
Featuring Joseph Alukal, MDReviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | October 31, 2024

You’ve likely heard of some medications for ED (erectile dysfunction) before, but there are many types, and they work in different ways. If one medication doesn’t work for you, don’t give up: You may have better luck with a different type.

In this video, learn about how different medications work to treat ED, according to Joseph Alukal, MD, Urologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

References

American Academy of Family Physicians. (2022). Erectile dysfunction (ED).

Khera, M., et al. (2023). Treatment of male sexual dysfunction. UpToDate.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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