There are many opinions and misconceptions about whether Viagra can dilute blood. Also, many men taking Viagra or planning to take this medication are interested in whether it is possible to combine ED drugs with anticoagulants. In this article, we will try to give a detailed answer to these and many other questions. We will delve into the understanding of the biochemical processes that lead to the appearance of blood clots in blood vessels and find out how this problem intersects with erectile dysfunction. At the moment, there are no recorded clinical observations that prove the harm or benefit of combining blood thinners and Viagra. Many men take these anticoagulants and Viagra capsules without experiencing side effects. At the same time, medicine clearly defines the main contraindications of mixing with other drugs. You should not mix Viagra and other meds for heart therapy, such as:

• other PDE5 inhibitors (including tadalafil, and vardenafil),
• nitrate medicines (including nitroglycerin and isosorbide),
• alpha-agonists,
• alpha-blockers.

Ignoring these contraindications can lead to severe heart failure.

Why does the combination of viagra and blood thinner most often not have a negative effect?

Even though both classes of drugs appeal to the work of the circulatory system, their effects rarely overlap. Sildenafil (the active ingredient of Viagra) mainly affects the biochemical reactions of the circulatory system of the pelvic organs. In turn, blood thinners function throughout the body’s circulatory system. Viagra – dilates blood vessels, whereas blood thinner is divided into two types :

• Anticoagulants – restoring hemostasis (a natural mechanism that is responsible for the ability of blood to clot and liquefy if necessary).
• Antiplatelets – which prevent the development of existing blood clots.

So, can a man on blood thinners take Viagra? The answer is near! The effect of sildenafil does not affect hemostasis in any way, does not provoke the occurrence of blood clots and does not destroy existing blood clots. Also, the critical difference between sildenafil and drugs from the blood thinners class is determined by the direction of action. Viagra affects on the vessels and enzymes present in the pelvic organs. Blood thinner affects the biochemical functions of the blood. The main compounds that Viagra affects to restore erectile function are the enzyme phosphodiesterase of the fifth type, cGMP and nitric oxide. All these compounds do not affect blood coagulation.

Is Viagra a blood thinner?

Many people still ask – does Viagra thin your blood? More enlightened users know that ED drugs are cardiovascular medications. Therefore a misconception appears that Viagra is a solution for all problems regarding blood. Sildenafil (the active ingredient of Viagra) in its early history was developed as a cardiovascular medicine for treating conditions related to blood flow. Initially, it was planned that this medication would help to fight heart disease. The critical feature of sildenafil both then and now was the ability to open up blood vessels and prevent blood clots. Sildenafil affects the circulatory system’s nitrogen compounds, so the vessels’ walls relax, allowing them to fill the cavernous body of the penis. All these facts answer the question – is viagra a blood thinner? Of course, it doesn’t interact with homeostasis processes.

Conclusion

Most men painlessly take Viagra and blood thinners. However, the overall positive statistics should not be misleading. Therefore, if you have coagulation problems and want to take Viagra, it is better to seek advice from a doctor. You need to make sure that at the moment, your cardiovascular system and heart don’t have any dangerous pathologies that may cause significant side effects while taking sildenafil and anticoagulants.