Can Cardiac Patients Take Viagra?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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A new study finds

Viagra safe for men with heart disease

— if they’re able to exercise without having the symptoms of severe disease. Men taking nitrate drugs (such as nitroglycerin) to ease the symptoms of heart disease can’t use Viagra.

Can I take Viagra after stent surgery?

Viagra, also known as sildenafil, could

potentially supplement

the current drug regimen used during and after stent surgery. This includes blood thinners such as heparin and dual antiplatelet therapy, which utilizes aspirin and a second antiplatelet medication, such as Plavix.

Can I take Viagra after angioplasty?

For the most part, this is no longer the case, thanks to procedures such as angioplasty and stenting. However, for people who do take nitrates,

Viagra is unsafe

, according to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. This is because, like Viagra, nitrates work by widening blood vessels.

Will Viagra raise my heart rate?

While sildenafil is more widely known for helping genital blood vessels expand to maintain an erection and, more recently, as a treatment for pulmonary hypertension,

it has been thought to have little direct effect on the human heart

.

What drugs should not be taken with Viagra?

do not take sildenafil if you are taking or have recently taken

riociguat (Adempas)

or nitrates (medications for chest pain) such as isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil), isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket), and nitroglycerin (Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitromist, Nitrostat, others).

Can you take Viagra with atorvastatin?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between atorvastatin and Viagra. This does

not necessarily mean no interactions exist

.

Why is Viagra bad for the heart?

Viagra is a vasodilator, meaning it helps open up blood vessels and arteries. That being said, there have been

reports of heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia and even death in men

taking Viagra.

Who should not take sildenafil?

Sildenafil for pulmonary hypertension (Revatio) can be taken by adults and children aged 1 and over. Sildenafil is not suitable for some people. Do not take sildenafil if you:

have had an allergic reaction to sildenafil (Viagra)

or any other medicines in the past.

What are the dangers of taking Viagra?

  • Headache.
  • Upset stomach or diarrhea.
  • Dizziness.
  • Heartburn.
  • Runny or stuffy nose.
  • Nosebleeds.
  • Flushing.
  • Difficulty sleeping.

Can you take Viagra with blood clots?


Viagra helps stimulate erections

by increasing levels of cGMP — which is also involved in blood clotting. Therefore, by increasing levels of cGMP, Viagra may actually increase the risk of blood clots, according to the researchers.

Does Viagra keep you hard after coming?


Viagra helps to maintain the erection after ejaculation

and reduces the refractory time before a second erection can be obtained. These medications may be combined with various creams aimed at reducing sensitivity.

How long can the average man stay erect?

Typically, an average erection may last from

a few minutes to roughly half an hour

. However, this can vary significantly due to the many factors that can affect erection duration. It is also worth noting that a person does not need an erection to achieve orgasm.

Which beta-blockers cause erectile dysfunction?

These medications, especially older generation beta blockers such as

propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL)

, are commonly associated with sexual dysfunction.

How many hours does Viagra last?

The effects of Viagra can last

4 to 8 hours

, depending on the individual person and the dose you take. In fact, some people may experience more than one erection during this time. However, just because Viagra can stay in your body for up to 8 hours doesn’t mean your erection should last that long.

Which beta blocker causes least erectile dysfunction?

Study results showed patients without ED were more frequently treated with

nebivolol

(34.9%) than carvedilol (10.3%) (p < 0.01). This was the only between-drug comparison to achieve a statistically significant difference.

James Park
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Dr. James Park is a medical doctor and health expert with a focus on disease prevention and wellness. He has written several publications on nutrition and fitness, and has been featured in various health magazines. Dr. Park's evidence-based approach to health will help you make informed decisions about your well-being.