Sildenafil Compliance after Restoration of Erectile Function.
- Author:
Hwan cheol SON
1
;
Jae wook SHIN
;
Dae Jung LIM
;
Kwan jin PARK
;
Soo Woong KIM
;
Jae Seung PAICK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Seoul Municipal Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jspaick@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Erectile dysfunction;
Sildenafil
- MeSH:
Compliance*;
Counseling;
Education;
Erectile Dysfunction;
Humans;
Male;
Prescriptions;
Sexual Behavior;
Telephone;
Sildenafil Citrate
- From:Korean Journal of Andrology
2004;22(1):11-13
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Regarding for erectile dysfunction(ED), Sildenafil has produced satisfactory clinical results. However, Some patient discontinue sildenafil treatment for a variety of reasons after successful restoration of erectile function. We investigated the reasons for such discontinuations of sildenafil after restoration of erectile function by sildenafil medication. MATERIALS AND METHODS: After sildenafil medication, one hundred fifty six patients whose score of erectile function domain of the 15-item International Index of Erectile Function(IIEF) increased to 26 or more, were included in this study. Six-months after the first sildenafil prescription, compliance to medication and the reason for discontinuity were reviewed by chart or surveyed by telephone. RESULTS: In 156 successfully treated patients, 54(34.6%) discontinued sildenafil medication. The 2 most common reasons for discontinuation were trouble in the partners' or patients' emotional readiness for restoration of sexual activity after long-term abstinence and fear of possible side effects. CONCLUSIONS: After restoration of erectile function, many patients discontinued the use of sildenafil medication. The reasons for discontinuing the medication were primarily emotional or relationship-oriented issues. The counseling of both partners and education about the effects and side effects of the drugs are recommended to promote the successful recovery of sexual activity.
