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To: VLAD who wrote (18417)	1/31/1999 4:08:00 PM
From: DaiS	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23519

>>It has already been known for some time that Viagra use in non impotent men can indeed lead to impotence. There also is the rare event of priapism which can create impotence but this holds true for also for MUSE and especially injections.>> The news items quoting this UK doctor Kirby are confusing. it appears that it is being said that viagra can cause impotence for two reaons 1. As a result of priapism 2. Through some as yet unclearly identified mechanism. As far as I know there is no evidence that use of viagra in moderate doses by impotent or normal men can damage the penis. However we do not yet know what the long term effects of viagra use are. I have been told recently that in the UK many of the cases cases of priapism are among young normal potent men taking 100mg or more.