Table 1.

How to adequately orientate during PDE5 inhibitors prescription.

Make a cardiovascular evaluation that allows you know risk stratification.
If sexual intercourse is permitted but PDE5 inhibitors not—refer to urologist.
Use adequate PDE5 inhibitors dosage.
Inform about the time interval to take drug before sexual intercourse.
Avoid fat meal or alcohol intake near PDE5 inhibitor consumption. Alert about the necessity of sexual excitement to reach an erection under PDE5 inhibitor.
Talk about psychological influence on PDE5 inhibitors efficacy-believe it.
Try at least four to six times in different situations before giving up.

PDE5, phosphodiesterase-5.