• (305) 682-1818

HealthGAINS

Speak to Our Advisers
(305) 912-8828
CallFree Consultation
  • Hormone Therapy
    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • Hormone Therapy for Men
    • Human Growth Hormone Therapy
    • Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men
    • HRT for Women
    • Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
    • A Guide to Peptide Therapy
    • Sermorelin Therapy
    • Thyroid Replacement Therapy
  • Sexual Health
    • Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
    • Exosome Therapy
    • Peyronie’s Disease Treatments
    • Priapus Shot (P-Shot)
    • Phoenix Pro
    • Gains Enhancement®
    • GAINSWave® Therapy
    • Male Enhancement Programs
    • Oral ED Medications
    • Stem Cell Therapy for Male Enhancement
    • TRIMIX
    • ThermiVa®
    • O-Shot
  • Wellness
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Exosome Therapy
    • NAD+ IV Therapy
    • Hair Loss Treatment
    • BIOWAVES
    • PRP Facial Rejuvenation for Men
    • Immunity Builder Program
    • EMSCULPT®
    • ThermiSmooth
    • IV Therapy
    • A Guide to Peptide Therapy
    • Vampire Facelift®
  • Locations
    • Arizona
    • Connecticut
    • Florida
    • Illinois
    • Massachusetts
    • North Carolina
    • Pennsylvania
    • Texas
    • California
    • Kentucky
    • New Jersey
    • Ohio
    • South Carolina
    • Virginia
    • Colorado
    • Georgia
    • Maryland
    • New Mexico
    • Oregon
    • Tennessee
    • Washington
  • About
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Facility
    • Team
    • Process
    • About
    • Location
    • Testimonials
    • Fly In
    • Blog
    • Scholarship
    • Careers
    • Contact
  • Knowledge Center
  • (866) 806-1869
  • Free Consultation

Can You Take Viagra If You Have High Blood Pressure?

Home » Blog » Erectile Dysfunction Treatment » Can You Take Viagra If You Have High Blood Pressure?

Dr. Alvaro J. Ocampo Posted on: June 8, 2017

Can You Take Viagra If You Have High Blood Pressure
blood, preure, viagra, drugs, side, taking, medications, high, oral, effects

Viagra and related drugs are not for everybody. Men with high blood pressure should not take Viagra.

Viagra is a relatively good drug, as for as prescription drugs for ED go. However, Viagra, and similar pharmaceuticals such as Levitra and Cialis, are not right for every man. For example, these drugs are not indicated for men with uncontrolled hypertension. Men whose blood pressure isn’t under control and are taking certain medications for high blood pressure, shouldn’t take Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra.

How Does Viagra Effect Blood Pressure?

How Does Viagra Effect Blood PressureIf you listen carefully to the long list of side-effects and warnings given at the end of those TV commercials for Viagra, or the related drugs Levitra and Cialis, you may have heard something to the effect of, “may cause a serious or unsafe drop in blood pressure, particularly in men already taking certain  medication for hypertension.” This is because high blood pressure interferes with normal erectile function. So, one of the mechanisms of action of Viagra and the related PDE5 inhibitors is to lower blood pressure. That may not be a problem in most men, and may not even be a problem for men with high blood pressure, who are not taking medications. However, if you are already taking a blood pressure-lowering drug, taking Viagra on top of that can cause your blood pressure to drop dramatically, to a point where it is too low for your heart to pump normally leading to cardiac arrest.

Common Side Effects of Oral ED Drugs

Even men without hypertension, may not want to take Viagra or the other well-known oral ED medications, because they have a variety of unwelcome side effects. All of the popular oral ED medications are what are known as “PDE5 inhibitors,” and therefore work basically the same, with pretty much the same possible side effects.

The most common side effect is a headache, which occurs in about 16% of users of PDE5 inhibitors. Other reactions include flushing, upset stomach, nasal congestion, and urinary tract infections.

Rarer but reported side effects include vision problems such as blurred vision and sensitivity to light.  However, men with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a degenerative eye disease, should be very cautious about using these medications. In such men that already have RP, Viagra use has been linked to total blindness.

Sudden hearing loss is another rare, but a documented side effect of these drugs. And, as stated earlier, men with diabetes, high blood pressure, or taking nitrates for heart disease should avoid PDE5 inhibitors entirely.

Can Oral ED Drugs Improve Sexual Satisfaction?

Besides the fact that there are men suffering from high blood pressure, and other conditions, who should not take Viagra due to their health, or the drug’s side effects, there is also a common misconception about how these drugs work.

Viagra and related oral ED medications can help a man get an erection. However, they do nothing to increase sensitivity, sexual satisfaction, or increase penis size.

Can Oral ED Drugs Improve Sexual SatisfactionIn fact, a recent study of sexual satisfaction conducted in the UK found that while men between 55 and 87 who had used Viagra and similar drugs reported higher levels of sexual activity than men without an ED issue, they also were more likely to be dissatisfied with their sex lives. This basically means that just being able to perform more often, does not necessarily mean you are engaging in better, or more satisfying sex.

Having hypertension, in general, does not mean the patient cannot take PDE5 inhibitors if the patient has good blood pressure control. There is no contraindication for these medications. However, if the patient is taking nitrates or calcium channel blockers with controlled or low blood pressure, there is an absolute contraindication.  Feel free to contact us today, and ask about some of the latest drug-free treatments for ED we have available.

Call or text (305) 682-1818 or complete a Free Consultation Form

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Blog Posts:

Erectile Dysfunction treatments for motorcycle riders
Could Your Motorcycle be Causing Erectile Dysfunction?

A new study out of Japan suggests that motorcycle riding could “slowing your engine” in the bedroom by causing Erectile Dysfunction...

top three alternatives to oral ed medications
Top Three Alternatives to Oral ED Medications

There are many alternatives to ED Medications to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), her are three of the best. The ways we have found to treat erectile dysfunction have evolved greatly over the past 20 years. Before the introduction of drugs such as Viagra, which are known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE5i), we were able to offer patients ...

ed is a warning sign
ED is a Warning Sign

Almost 400 years ago, English physician Thomas Sydenham wrote that “a man is as old as his arteries.” I can relate. As a practicing cardiologist of more than 30 years, my practice is dedicated to helping arteries stay young. This effort now includes GAINSWave shock wave therapy for repairing the root cause of erectile dysfunction in many men: aging arteries ...

the hidden risks & side effects of erectile dysfunction drugs
The Hidden Risks and Side Effects of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

If you’ve had any difficulty in the bedroom getting or maintaining an erection, you’ve likely heard about, or possibly considered, popping a little blue pill. Young men from their 20s into their 70s and beyond, have been plagued with bedroom difficulties and it’s no surprise they’re turning to Viagra and Cialis for some extra assistance. ...

Free Consultation

Please fill out the form below to request a Free Consultation and speak to a Wellness Advisor.









reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form spam.
The submit button will be disabled until you complete the CAPTCHA.


Categories

  • Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
  • Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
  • GAINSWave® Therapy
  • General
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hormones for Men
  • Human Growth Hormone Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Testosterone Replacement Therapy For Men

Additional Locations

  • Pennsylvania Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • North Carolina Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Georgia Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Ohio Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Massachusetts Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Oregon Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Texas Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Kentucky Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • Colorado Hormone Therapy Clinics
  • New Mexico Hormone Therapy Clinics

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Safe To Take NAD?

Is It Safe To Take NAD?
Wellness

Which Foods Increase Testosterone The Most?

Which Foods Increase Testosterone The Most?
Testosterone Therapy For Men

How Much Does IV Therapy Cost?

How Much Does IV Therapy Cost?
Wellness
  • HEADQUARTERS


    HealthGains
    2920 NE 207th St., Suite 901
    Aventura, FL 33180


    Call (305) 682-1818

  • FLY IN

    our facility

    Patients travel from around the globe to to visit our state-of-the-art facility.
    Visit Our Facility

  • OFFICE HOURS

    Monday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
    • About Us
    • Medical Team
    • Blog
    • Hormone Therapy
    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • O-Shots (Women)
    • Gains Enhancement®

    HealthGAINS works closely with our patients to create custom-tailored, medically guided treatment plans that optimize their mental acuity, body composition and and performance.

    HealthGAINS can only provide prescriptions or therapy services to patients who have a clinical need. To determine a clinical need, patients must complete any required lab work, physician consultations, examinations and a medical history review. Please note that even if you complete these steps, a clinical necessity for our prescriptions or hormone therapy may not be found.

    Any claims or opinions stated within our HealthGAINS website should not be constructed as medical advice or as a diagnostic. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please be advised that the statements on this informational website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

  • AgeMed.org BBB.org DMCA.com a4m.com
    • © Copyright 2019. HealthGains.
    • Contact us
    • Sitemap
    • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
    facebook twitter youtube linkedin Instagram