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Usually drug interactions occur
when the effect of a particular drug is altered when
it is taken with another drug or with food. Before
one takes a medication for a particular ailment, the
health expert should be informed of any other medications
including non-prescription medications and dietary
supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbal, so
that the doctor can warn you of any possible drug
interactions.
Before using Generic for Viagra,
ask the doctor the following questions:
Is it possible for me to
take Generic Viagra with other drugs?
Should certain beverages, foods and other products
be avoided when I take Generic Viagra?
What are the possible drug interactions of Generic
Viagra?
How will Generic Viagra work in my body?
How should Generic Viagra be taken?
How to reduce the risk of Generic Viagra drug interactions
and side effects?
What drug(s) may interact with
Generic for Viagra?
Many drugs can increase the effects
of Viagra, which can lead to heavy sedation. Do not
take Viagra if you are taking the following medications:
. Nitroglycerin-type drugs for
the heart or chest pain such as amyl nitrite, isosorbide
dinitrate,
isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin,
even if these are only taken occasionally
Viagra may also interact with the
following medications:
. Alpha blockers, used for high
blood pressure or an enlarged prostate.
NOTE: Do not take
doses of Viagra higher than 25 mg within 4 hours of
taking alpha blockers, such as alfuzosin, doxazosin,
prazosin, or terazosin.
. Bosentan
. Certain drugs used for seizures such as carbamazepine,
phenytoin, and phenobarbital
. Certain drugs used for fungal or yeast infections,
such as fluconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole
. Certain drugs for the treatment of HIV infection
or AIDS
. Cimetidine
. Cisapride
. Clarithromycin
. Diltiazem
. Erythromycin
. Grapefruit Juice
. Nitroprusside
. Rifabutin
. Rifampin
. Quinidine
. Some drugs for treating depression, anxiety or other
mood problems (such as
fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone)
. Verapamil
Drugs other than those listed here
may also interact with Viagra. Talk to your prescriber
or health care professional about other medicines
that may increase the effect of Viagra before taking
any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Also tell your prescriber or health
care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks
with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you
use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine
works. Check with your health care professional before
stopping or starting any of your medicines. |