국내 남성에서 포스포디에스테라제 5형 억제제 불법유통 사용현황, 안전성 및 관련 요인

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Background: Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE5Is), which are prescription drug in South Korea, have been concernedabout misuse, overuse and illegal provision of the drugs. This study was performed to investigate utilization and safety of illegalPhosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE5Is), and related factors among South Korean men. Methods: A questionnaire survey wasconducted from May to July in 2013 among 1,500 nationally representative general males using computer-assisted telephoneinterview (CATI). The questionnaire included the characteristics of population, the characteristics of PDE5Is use, the experience withthe use of illegally obtained PDE5Is, and adverse events after PDE5Is use. Results: Among study population, the 1,015 (67.7%) menanswered that they have used the illegally obtained PDE5Is. Younger age, single, lower frequency of PDE5Is use in a lifetime wasassociated with an increased use of illegally obtained PDE5Is. The men experienced adverse events after PDE5Is use is 528(35.2%). The most common adverse event was mild to moderate hot flashes. Conclusion: We need to enhance awareness aboutthe risk of illegally obtained PDE5Is use, especially in younger men and single. Proactive educations and public relations on safeuse of PDE5Is for proper patients are needed.

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