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I've been prescribed this and took my first one this morning. I'll update my other thread, if anyone is interested, medication was the only route in the end.

Reading through the instruction note that comes with the package I've found cause to worry a little... it says may cause erectile disfuction!! at 29, with a GF, that could most probably be my worst nightmare if it comes to pass.

I have some general qestions about Calcium Channel Blockers I hope the board can answer:

1. Have any males on this drug on the board experienced erectile problems on it?

2. What are the side effects people get on this type of drug, from experience, and are they bearable or did they cause you to get another type of treatment?

3. How long before I see results on this, if any?

4. Will I be able to exercise, diet and generally lead a life that contributes to natural BP reduction on this type of drug? I am quite sedentry and am quite a ways overwieght - I wish to rectify both of these things ASAP, so hope this drug does not inhibit that?

5. IF the drug does get my BP down to proper levels, does this mean I am 'fine' per se, and can go 'all out' with exercise and life in general or is that not the case?

Thanks all who have givven me support on here, I really don't know where I'd be without you. It's alarming to think so many in the medical profession can be so ignorant!