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Clinical Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction among Male Patients on Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) in Kuala Lumpur

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common but often neglected side effect of opiate substitute treatment. Yet, it is highly clinically relevant as it may interfere with therapeutic compliance to MMT [1, 2]. MMT, an effective treatment option in the management of heroin addiction was started in Malaysia in 2005 as part of harm reduction strategies. The role of methadone in causing ED is still inconclusive. Age, medical, psychological, lifestyles factors as well

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