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Can I use Viagra? I am taking Plendil 10mg,Enalapril 10mg,Lovastatin 20mg for Hypertention.? Can I use Viagra? I am taking Plendil 10mg,Enalapril 10mg,Lovastatin 20mg for Hypertention.?
You should always consult with your primary care physician before taking any new medication, but here is a list of contraindications (when NOT to use a medication) for Viagra, according to wikipedia:
"Contraindications include (do not use Viagra...):
* When taking nitric oxide donors, organic nitrites and nitrates, such as glyceryl trinitrate, sodium nitroprusside, amyl nitrite ("poppers")[5]
* In men for whom sexual intercourse is inadvisable due to cardiovascular risk factors
* Severe hepatic impairment (decreased liver function)
* Severe impairment in renal function
* Hypotension (low blood pressure)
* Recent stroke or heart attack
* Hereditary degenerative retinal disorders (including genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases)"
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Can I Use Viagra ?
You should always consult with your primary care physician before taking any new medication, but here is a list of contraindications (when NOT to use a medication) for Viagra, according to wikipedia: Contraindications include (do not use Viagra...): * When taking nitric oxide donors, organic nitrites and nitrates, such as glyceryl trinitrate, sodium nitroprusside, amyl nitrite ( poppers )[5] * In men for whom sexual intercourse is inadvisable due to cardiovascular risk factors * Severe hepatic impairment (decreased liver function) * Severe impairment in renal function * Hypotension (low blood pressure) * Recent stroke or heart attack * Hereditary degenerative retinal disorders (including genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases)