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Pain relievers may cause erectile dysfunction

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If you’re a man who takes ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to manage muscle soreness or osteoarthritis pain, Kevin Soden, MD, wants you to know about one potential side effect: erectile dysfunction.

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