Viagra (Sildenafil) is a PDE5i, which stimulates circulation, causes erections and improves male sexual performance. Considering that many men treat one or more conditions and take different medicines, it is especially important to be aware of drug interactions.Read our guide on the drugs not to take with Viagra. Learn about the medicines you can take without restrictions and which — with caution.If you do not find the drug in this article or need more information, you can check the interaction with Viagra here: source 1, source 2, source 3.
Ritalin and Viagra
Because Methylphenidate (the active ingredient in Ritalin tablets) is a CNS stimulant, you should not take it with other stimulant drugs or substances.We found no information on the interaction between Viagra and Ritalin or other pharmaceutical products containing Methylphenidate.Finasteride and Viagra
Doctors can prescribe Finasteride to treat BPH or androgenetic alopecia in men depending on the dosage. The action of this drug is to prevent the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.We found information that Sildenafil may reduce the metabolism of Finasteride. Most likely, it will not require dosage changes. No serious interaction was detected.Tramadol and Viagra
Tramadol-based medicines are centrally-acting opioid analgesics. You should not take them with other analgesics and CNS agents.No significant drug interactions were observed. Taking Tramadol can lead to reduced metabolism of Sildenafil. In other words, Sildenafil will stay and act longer in the body. Most likely, it will not require dosage changes.Naltrexone and Viagra
Doctors prescribe Naltrexone-containing medicines to treat people with opioid or alcohol addiction. They work in the brain, so you should not take them with sedatives, tranquillizers, CNS depressants, etc.Taking these drugs together is not a contraindication. However, according to eHealthMe and DrugBank, their combination increases the risk of some side effects mainly related to the muscle and skeletal system:- Muscle pain;
- Sprain;
- Joint injury;
- Myopathy;
- Myoglobinuria.
Sertraline and Viagra
Sertraline is a popular SSRI antidepressant. Do not take it, or take it with caution, with most drugs used to treat depressive disorders and other mental illnesses.- When you take ED pills, Sertraline may stay in your body longer.
- When combining these medicines, the dose and time of taking the pills usually do not change.
Statins and Viagra
Statins are lipid-lowering drugs commonly used to lower blood cholesterol and protect the lining of the arteries.You can take the drugs of this group with PDE5is. However, this group has many different medications. And some of them may affect the action of ED pills.Sotalol and Viagra
Sotalol is a class III antiarrhythmic agent. It prevents irregular heartbeats and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.You should be careful! These drugs have a high potential for interaction. Arterial hypotension is a frequent side effect of Sotalol. Viagra can significantly enhance Sotalol’s hypotensive effect and cause other side effects.Phentermine and Viagra
Phentermine is an appetite suppressant used in the treatment of overweight or obesity. You should not take medicines of this type with substances that affect the CNS.- You can combine Phentermine and Viagra without changing the dosage.
- Mutual influence of drugs on each other was not found.
Viagra and antibiotics
Doctors prescribe antibiotics, also known as antibacterial agents, to treat infections caused by germs (bacteria and some parasites).There are antibiotics of 5 generations, more than 1000 substances that have an antibacterial effect, and more than 100 antibiotics often used in medicine. Most of them do not affect PDE5 inhibitors, but there are exceptions.Some antibiotics, such as Rifampin (Rifamate, Rifadin, Rimactane) or Erythromycin (Erythroped, Erythrocin, Eryc), have a very strong effect on the metabolism of Sildenafil. Consult a doctor. The doctor will tell you if you can use these pills together or if you should change the dosage.Twynsta and Viagra
Twynsta is a combination drug that contains 2 active ingredients, Telmisartan and Amlodipine. It is approved for people with high blood pressure. Twynsta relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels, leading to decreased vascular resistance and intra-arterial pressure.Because of the vasodilating effect of Sildenafil, combining these drugs can be dangerous. A doctor will tell you if you can use these medicines together or if you may need to change the dosage.Paroxetine and Viagra
Paroxetine is a potent antidepressant. You should not take it, or take it with caution, with most medications used to treat depressive disorders or other mental illnesses. Combining Paroxetine and Viagra does not change their pharmacological effect.Xanax and Viagra
Xanax, as well as other medicines containing Alprazolam, act as CNS depressants. Doctors prescribe them to treat a variety of conditions characterised by anxiety.- When you take ED pills, Alprazolam may stay in your body longer.
- There were found no significant interactions.