Can taking Viagra be bad for your heart?
Before you decide to take Viagra for the first time, the USAmedix doctors
recommend that you have your heart checked out by a doctor to ensure that
you are healthy. You must not take Viagra if you have a heart condition or
if you are on any other drugs that contain nitrates. If you were to mix Viagra
with either of these situations you could find that your blood pressure would
drop rapidly which can lead to side effects such as dizziness, faintness or
even a heart attack. All of the prescription medications that are used to
treat angina should be checked to make sure that they do not contain any nitrates.
Below is a sample of the common types of medication that contain nitrates
and should be avoided when taking Viagra:
Isosorbide dinitrate
Isosorbide mononitrate
Nitroglycerin
Amyl Nitrate or Amyl Nitrite – these are also referred to as “poppers”
You must consult your doctor if you are unsure about any medications that
you are taking prior to taking Viagra.
Another main reason to make sure you have a healthy heart is that sexual
activity can be quite demanding on the heart, and in some cases your doctor
may not recommend having sex at all. People wanting to take Viagra should
always make sure that their heart is healthy.
Am I able to drink alcohol with Viagra?
USAmedix recommends that you should avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol
before and during the taking of Viagra. Alcohol consumption should always
be in moderation and within the recommended intake figures.
Do I have to avoid certain foods with Viagra?
USAmedix specialists say that you do not have to avoid any particular type
of food while using Viagra, but it has been seen that if fatty foods are eaten
around the time of taking the Viagra the effects in treating the impotence
can be delayed.
What are the side effects of taking Viagra?
A huge number of impotent men take Viagra regularly with no sign of any
adverse side effects. There are some side effects however that are associated
with taking Viagra including facial flushing, headaches and an upset stomach.
These are the more common side effects of taking higher doses of Viagra. If
any of these side effects occur they should only last a few hours before they
subside. There is also the possibility of having distorted vision that can
be blurred or bluish, or you could have a sensitivity to light. One of the
more painful side effects is to get a prolonged erection. After taking Viagra
and having sexual intercourse your erection would normally go away naturally,
but for some men it doesn’t. USAmedix doctors recommend that if a prolonged
erection lasts longer than four hours then you will need to seek medical attention.
What happens if Viagra doesn’t work for me?
Studies show that Viagra has been seen to be effective at treating male impotence
in around 80% of cases, so in some men it will have no effect. But there may
be a need for you to increase your dosage for the Viagra to be effective for
you. Should Viagra not work for you, you will need to contact your doctor
to discuss alternative impotence treatments.
