Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, such as Viagra, can feel like little miracles to men who have ED.
But there are times when the risks of taking Viagra outweigh the benefits.
Here are five situations when you should avoid taking an erectile dysfunction drug.
When to Avoid Erectile Dysfunction Drugs.
1. You’re drinking excessively.
If you’re headed out for a night on the town that you know is going to end with the need for a designated driver, skip the Viagra.
Alcohol can reduce the efficacy of Viagra, and chances are that erectile dysfunction is going to be the least of your problems if you party hard enough to have a hangover the next day.
2. You’ve got certain health disorders.
Men who have had a heart attack or stroke, or who have heart disease, vision problems, low blood pressure or liver problems should avoid taking erectile dysfunction drugs.
3. You don’t have erectile dysfunction.
Using Viagra as a recreational drug can cause you to have erectile dysfunction down the road when you try to have sex without it.
4. You can’t tolerate the side effects.
Viagra, just like any erectile dysfunction drug, can have side effects. Most of them are so minor that the majority of men continue to take Viagra anyway.
But if you’re struggling with headaches, muscle pains, nausea, flushing or a backache that’s making you miserable, it’s probably not worth it to keep taking Viagra.
There are other erectile dysfunction drugs you can try and everyone reacts differently to each brand.
5. You take other medications.
All erectile dysfunction drugs, including Viagra, come with a warning about contraindicated medications. If you’re taking another erectile dysfunction drug already, or you take nitrates, “poppers,” alpha-blockers or certain antifungals, for example, you’ll need to talk to your doctor about the risks.
The Viagra website has a list of medications that they consider to be high risk, as well as some that have the potential to be dangerous when combined with Viagra.
It’s just another reason that a trip to your doctor is required in order to get a prescription for Viagra.
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