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.
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.