Viagra And High Blood Pressure Medications

[allmale]

Hey Guys,
Want to throw a question out to you all. Are there any members out there who is taking high blood pressure medications with Viagra.....or can you? A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure but is not on medications yet. He is 64, drinks some, but in relatively good health but is now very depressed at the thought of having to depend on "the blue pill" when he goes on medications. Though I don't know what the doctor may give him, I do know that there are certain hb medications that will not work with viagra, or any ED medicines.
Any experiences or input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.:smile:

 

[Bulluc]

There are many natural and homeopathic remedies for high blood pressure. Suggest trying them first under the guidance of a holistic / natural nutritionist. Can also check with folks in places like The Vitamin Shoppe.

 

[B_625girth]

not all BP meds are gonna give you ED. when I went on BP meds, I was already having an ED problem, and this made it worse. my doc gave me samples of Viagra. Viagra was developed as a BP med, the side effect was a stiff dick. so the side effect became the selling point. do not take Viagra daily.

in June, my doc put me on Diovan, and my ED improved after a month on this med. in fact, I have morning wood often, and achieve erections more easily. exercise, diet will help, also kegels.

 

[TDurden1979]

I was on a beta blocker(Metoprolol, A.K.A. Lopressor) for a while and recreationally used tadalafil(Cialis generic) a few times during my script. I didn't personally notice any negative contraindacations with the combo. Sildenafil always gave me a headache and stuffy nose by itself. That, along with a shortened treatment window, took it out of favor with me. Tadalafil worked just fine and lasted for a couple days too. No adverse sides either, with or without the BP meds.

 

[hsarge]

Viagra was originally tested as a blood pressure medicine, until its other effects were seen.

 

[mandoman]

I'm on lisinopril for high blood pressure, and can still take viagra, though I generally don't.
There is no conflict between the two.

 

[Frodo46888]

I take lisinopril for my blood pressure and it has absolutely no effect on my ability to have an erection. I'm still a horny old man!

 

[FuzzyKen]

Everything will depend on the individual reaction to a given medication. There are a percentage of men who have no problems, but that percentage is indeed small when taken into a general context. There are a number of ways to bring down high blood pressure that work. The problem with them is that in some ways they are more expensive than the anti-hypertensives.

The fellow needs to look at all aspects of his health. Anti-hypertensives are not a death sentence if the fellow does other things to bring it down. It is very possible that he can get off the medications with his MD's help. The main things are weight control and exercise. Diet also plays a role in that he would absolutely positively need to throw away the salt shaker and really start looking at the content of what he buys and eats.

The quantity of sodium in some things in and of themselves cause fluid retention which raises the pressure.

He also needs to simply go to the internet and look at a combination of things. The information is there and plentiful. Also remember that elevated cholesterol levels also play a factor along with the hypertension.

Virtually all of the oral and injectable ED medications are used with hypertension. There are some cardiac drugs which are not compatible and any major pharmacy or chemist can tell which medications are not compatible in the touch of a computer keyboard.

Good luck to you and your friend.

 

[D_Chaumbrelayne_Copprehead]

The guy needs to stay in touch with his MD about side effects of any drug ... including ED brought on by BP meds. All the studies in the world don't show how any one drug affects any one individual. It all comes down to each of us taking responsibility for our own health and our own medical care.

 

[allmale]

I am forever grateful for all the replies, I've learned a thing or two from all of you, and a few websites on the matter. It's all going to depend on what the doctor prescribes and his bodies reaction, also his mental state. I also learned that depending on the medication, a doctor won't write out a prescription for ED medication until the patient gets used to his BP medicine, usually a few months. Anyway, I told him not to worry about anything and just take care of himself, including throwing away the salt shaker. (I didn't realize just how much salt is in most things we buy.) And to be grateful there is medication to avoid a stroke or heart attack, and blacking out. All we can do now is wait.

 

[estebanLee]

I don't have high bp but I do take metoprolol for my heart arrhythmias. Have two different ones svt and psvt. I have not had any problems getting morning wood or a hard on. Still as horny as before the meds.

 

[allmale]

I heard from my friend today. He was prescribed Lisinopril, and is depressed over a couple of the side effects the Dr. pointed out.
I am concerned that he is getting ready to drive alone from Boston to Austin in 3 days. I told him to get on the medication today ( as is was wanting to put it off), to see if he would be light headed. If so, to try and bring a family member with him if he doesn't feel good. 3 days is not really enough time for a persons body to get used to medication, in the long run. He is already taking other medications for thyroid. He is 64. He likes to drink. I am scared.

 

[B_625girth]

I have high BP and took lisinopril for awhile. the first week i took it, i got pretty lethargic about 45 minutes after taking it, and it was easy to slip off to sleep. your friend should wait a week, or get someone else to drive.

 

[D_Hammond Happydipper]

Hey Guys,
Want to throw a question out to you all. Are there any members out there who is taking high blood pressure medications with Viagra.....or can you? A good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure but is not on medications yet. He is 64, drinks some, but in relatively good health but is now very depressed at the thought of having to depend on "the blue pill" when he goes on medications. Though I don't know what the doctor may give him, I do know that there are certain hb medications that will not work with viagra, or any ED medicines.
Any experiences or input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.:smile:

My resting rate is only 58bpm, averaging between 60 and 72bpm in the day time and I still find it hard to to get a hard on. :sigh1:

 

[allmale]

I spoke with him this evening and he's going to wait until he's driven to Austin before taking the medication. However, he's going to be completely alone when he starts it. I told him I that if he has a bad reaction to it, it could be 2 or 3 days before I could check in on him, he would be staying over 80 miles from where I live, I work alot due to my job. I guess he could just always quit taking it.

 

[nicecircjob]

How severe is his HBP? How long has he had it? If untreated it can affect his heart, kidneys, and eyes. He should not postpone the meds too long. He could also have a stroke. Do you know his BP readings?