Is Viagra Safe And Effective For Erectile Dysfunction?

Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2014

Question: Hello I am a 72 year old man who had a heart attack on 14 April this year. Since then I have been unable to get an erection ands was wondering if it was my medication . Also will I be at risk if I use Viagra.

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Safe, but you need to cautious, no excesses

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,

I do think recent studies, and my daily practice, makes concerns as to use viagra or not in your case no major call for concern. You can very well use viagra or Sidenafil. However, you must be cautious not to use to the drug excessively or continuously. Not being completely reliant or using the drug excessively makes it safe.

I would suggest you include other measures such as more time for fore play, caressing and kisses, to be more psychologically prepared to face the sexual act. Being convinced from inside you really love the one you wanna make love to is very important. Feeding practice, vegetable, fruits, exercise and good sleep could also improve quality of intercourse.

Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.

Dr Bain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (19 hours later)

This is the medication I am on. Will taking Viagra have any bad effects on me. XXXXXXX

Enalapril
Aprin
Bisoprolol
Prednisolone
Clopidogrel
Lansoprazole
Eplerenone
Atorvastatin

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no worries, avoid excessive and prolonged use

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,

I do think Viagra is not a contraindication under these circumstance or with these drugs. However, just be cautious to respect the doses and avoid prolonged continuous use.

Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.

Dr Bain

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D