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Does Amlodipine Interact With Sildenafil?
Question: on amlodipine 10mg. once a day and my urologist is wanting me to start taking sildenafil 20mg. once a day. On amlodipine for hypertension , but also understand sildenafil can do same thing. Are these 2 meds ok together ?
Brief Answer:
Both together can cause hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Amlodipine is anti-hypertensive and does not cause hypotension by itself. The anti-hypertensive action of amlodipine is 24 hours.
Sildenafil causes hypotension.
If both taken together, have the risk of causing hypotension.
Thus sildenafil should be taken after due consideration of your BP readings. If really needed to be taken, then it is started on low dose.
Regular track of blood pressure should be taken.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Both together can cause hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Amlodipine is anti-hypertensive and does not cause hypotension by itself. The anti-hypertensive action of amlodipine is 24 hours.
Sildenafil causes hypotension.
If both taken together, have the risk of causing hypotension.
Thus sildenafil should be taken after due consideration of your BP readings. If really needed to be taken, then it is started on low dose.
Regular track of blood pressure should be taken.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
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