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by Answer Rabbit on April 7th, 2006

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What are the contraindications for taking Viagra?

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  • by Erin Albrecht on April 7th, 2006

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    Rather than just cutting and pasting information off another website, I thought I would take a few minutes and write things out in my own words.

    The contraindications for taking Viagra are
    1) hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the tablet; and
    2) the regular or intermittent use of nitrate-containing medications.

    The combination of Viagra and nitrates can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure, leading to fainting or potentially worse effects.

    Men with cardiovascular disease or retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic eye condition, should talk to their doctor before using Viagra. Also, men who have had a stroke or heart attack within the past 6 months should take great caution when using this medication.

    [Prescribing information for Viagra (sildenafil citrate): http://www.pfizer.com/download/uspi_viagra.pdf]

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    • I thought EVERYONE knew what "cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors" were! This answer is written in non-technical English.

      RedJohn

      by RedJohn on April 8th, 2006

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