Recreational Use of PDE5 Inhibitors by Young Healthy Men: Recognizing This Issue Among Medical Students

In conclusion, the use of PDE5 inhibitors by young men is more frequent than previously reported. Condom‐related ED seems to be an underestimated problem, frequently solved with PDE5 inhibitors. However, potential deleterious effects might exist. Because PDE5 inhibitors are being used as non‐prescribed drugs by as much as 9% of young men, further studies must evaluate the effects of these drugs in young and healthy men. Korkes F, Costa‐Matos A, Gasperini R, Reginato PV, and Perez MDC. Recreational use of PDE5 inhibitors by young healthy men: Recognizing this issue among medical students. J Sex Med 2008;5:2414-2418.