Can I Take pde-5 inhibitors with nitrates?
SUMMARY:
Combining PDE-5 inhibitors with nitrates is considered unsafe due to the risk of severe hypotension (low blood pressure).
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The combination can lead to dangerously low blood pressure and should be avoided. Patients taking nitrates should not use PDE-5 inhibitors under any circumstances.
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IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS:
- This tool does not list all possible drug interactions
- The absence of a listed interaction does not mean the combination is safe
- Information may not be current, complete, or accurate for your specific situation
- Individual factors (age, weight, health conditions, genetics) affect interactions
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