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Effects of beta-blockers on sexual performance in men with coronary heart disease. A prospective, randomized and double blinded study

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In a prospective trial assessing the effects of beta-blockers on sexual function men with coronary heart disease were randomized to a 4 month treatment with sustained release metoprolol 95 mg or placebo. A standardized and validated self-report questionnaire (KEED=Kölner Erhebungsbogen der Erektilen Dysfunktion) dealing with several aspects of sexual performance in men had to be answered at the beginning and at the end of the study. Based on 65 patients completing the study, sex life seemed unaffected by metoprolol treatment.

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The present study is supported by ASTRA Pharmaceutical Company, Germany supplying the study medication

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Franzen, D., Metha, A., Seifert, N. et al. Effects of beta-blockers on sexual performance in men with coronary heart disease. A prospective, randomized and double blinded study. Int J Impot Res 13, 348–351 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3900787

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