What are the precautions/warnings concerning the use of Cialis for the treatment of impotence?
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Men who are taking medicines that contain nitrates (Nitroglycerin) of any kind should not use Cialis. You should not take Cialis even if you only take nitroglycerin medication occasionally. You should inform your doctor concerning all medications you are taking, including those medications acquired by a prescription as well as over the counter medicines especially alpha blockers e.g. alpha blockers (e.g. Doxazosin {Cardura}, Prazosin {Minipress}, Terazosin {Hytrin), etc.) or other anti-hypertensive medications.
The reason you should not combine Cialis with nitrates or alpha blockers is Cialis along with these other medications decreases your blood pressure. Therefore, if you combine these medications with Cialis you may lower your blood pressure too much which can put unhealthy stress on your heart trying to compensate for the low blood pressure. There is also a potential for cardiac risk during sexual activity in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease who have not participated in any physical activity for a while. Therefore, Cialis should not be used in men where sexual activity is inadvisable because of their underlying cardiovascular status.
The use of Cialis offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Patients should continue to use protective measures necessary to guard against these diseases.