Efficacy Study Measuring The Impact Of Treatment With Viagra On The Depressive Symptoms Of Men With Erectile Dysfunction

A Multi-Center, Flexible Dose Study With A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase Followed By An Open-Label Phase To Evaluate The Impact Of Treatment With Sildenafil Citrate On The Symptoms Of Depression And Quality Of Life (Qol) Of Male Patients With Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

This study will measure the impact of treatment with Viagra on the depressive symptoms and quality of life in men with erectile dysfunction who have untreated depressive symptoms meeting the DSM-IV criteria for dysthymia or depression not otherwise specified (NOS), including minor depressive symptoms but excluding any form of psychotic disorder.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men above age of majority with ED (SHIM score less than 21)
• Beck Depression Inventory II score between 14 and 28

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with symptoms of mania or major depressive disorders as demonstrated by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
• Subjects who require treatment with antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressant agents or lithium (concomitant use of benzodiazepines is allowed) or who has required treatment with any of the above medication within the past 3 months