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Can I Take Something Like Viagra, Or Levitra Or Something Else ?
Question: Hi ! 9 years ago I had an Aerortic valve replaced with a porcine valve and everything is fine. I had a light XXXXXXX stroke 3 years ago, Meds done wonders, I am on Janumet, Jardiance baby aspirin Fish oil A Mens Vitamin and mineral, a high blood pressure pill, For the last year everything has been great. Except I have an ED problem. Can I take something like Viagra, or Levitra or something else ? My A1C is 6.9, Blood pressure is normal, everything else looks good. So what do you think ?
Brief Answer:
you should consult your cardiologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although using such a drug is probably OK for someone like you - with your current medications and medical history - it would be better if you consulted your cardiologist first. Drugs like viagra may reduce your blood pressure and perhaps also reduce your cardiac output. If your heart is 'weak' you may experience symptoms of low cardiac output like fainting and even collapsing. Your cardiologist has surely checked the functionality of your heart (with an echo) and should advise you accordingly.
Therefore it would be wise to ask your cardiologist before trying anything.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
you should consult your cardiologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
although using such a drug is probably OK for someone like you - with your current medications and medical history - it would be better if you consulted your cardiologist first. Drugs like viagra may reduce your blood pressure and perhaps also reduce your cardiac output. If your heart is 'weak' you may experience symptoms of low cardiac output like fainting and even collapsing. Your cardiologist has surely checked the functionality of your heart (with an echo) and should advise you accordingly.
Therefore it would be wise to ask your cardiologist before trying anything.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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