Comparison of Finasteride and Alpha-Blockers as Independent Risk Factors for Erectile Dysfunction
July 2003
in “
International Journal of Clinical Practice
”
TLDR Age and other health issues affect erectile dysfunction more than finasteride or alpha-blockers.
This study, conducted on 123 men aged 28-88, investigated the effects of finasteride and alpha-blockers on erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients with other ED risk factors. The results showed that 81% of participants had some degree of ED, as indicated by SHIM scores below 21. However, there was no significant difference in ED severity between those taking finasteride and those on alpha-blockers. The study concluded that age and other risk factors, such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and hypercholesterolemia, had a more substantial impact on ED severity than the use of these medications.
