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Can I Take Viagra With History Of Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Question: I HAD AN ABLATION FOR A FIB MARCH 4, 2014. AM TAKING TIKOSYN 500, LISINOPRIL 10 MG DAILY, AND PRADAXA 150 TWICE DAILY. I AM IN SINUS RYTHM, WORK AT A SELF EMPLOYED JOB, FEEL GOOD. CAN I TAKE VIAGRA ONCE A WEEK ?
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes...

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

You can
There is no contra indication
Slight and transient fall of pressure or increase of rate may occur
[You are not taking Nitrates, which is an absolute contra-indication.]
Try a small dose first (25 mg) / if necessary step up, next time

Take care     
God bless
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Can I Take Viagra With History Of Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation?

Brief Answer: Yes... Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic You can There is no contra indication Slight and transient fall of pressure or increase of rate may occur [You are not taking Nitrates, which is an absolute contra-indication.] Try a small dose first (25 mg) / if necessary step up, next time Take care God bless