{"id":394191,"date":"2023-04-09T09:42:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T09:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=394191"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:26:22","slug":"who-should-not-take-viagra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/who-should-not-take-viagra\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Should Not Take Viagra: The Medicines to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Viagra is generally safe for most people but Who Should Not Take Viagra?<br><br>This is why you won&#8217;t find Viagra on the same shelf as over-the-counter medications.<br><br>It is because Viagra interacts with several medications. Thus, you need a prescription to buy Viagra.<br><br>In addition, before prescribing Sildenafil, your doctor should consider any contraindications.<br><br>But what are the risks of Viagra for people who take multiple medications? Who should avoid taking Viagra?<br><br>This article we will check out who should not take Viagra and why<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viagra-contraindications\">Viagra Contraindications<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contraindications-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"Viagra Contraindications\" class=\"wp-image-394196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contraindications-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contraindications-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contraindications-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Contraindications.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viagra Contraindications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sildenafil by itself is unlikely to cause problems in healthy people.&nbsp;<br><br>The risk factors are usually the result of a pre-existing health problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/drug-interactions\/sildenafil,viagra.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">drug interactions<\/a> might trigger these side effects.<br><br>Taking these medications with Viagra can have negative consequences. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nitrate-Medications-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nitrate-Medications-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nitrate-Medications-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Nitrate-Medications.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nitrate Medications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most dangerous Viagra interaction is probably with Nitrates. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/01.CIR.101.8.e90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nitrates<\/a> include Isosorbide Mononitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate, and Nitroglycerin.<br><br>combining Viagra And Nitroglycerin can result in excessive blood vessel dilation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Recommended Article:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/viagra-and-nitroglycerin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Viagra and Nitroglycerin Shouldn\u2019t be Taken Together?<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroke, heart attack, or another Cardiovascular issue may occur as the patient&#8217;s blood pressure drops.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"riociguat-and-vericiguat\">Riociguat and Vericiguat<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Viagra was under testing for treating Pulmonary Hypertension. Though <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32458378\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">researchers<\/a> found it was causing erections in the subjects.<br><br>Riociguat and Vericiguat treat primary Pulmonary Hypertension and heart failure, respectively.<br><br>These medicines and Viagra together can cause excessive blood vessel dilatation.&nbsp;<br><br>It happens in the same way as the nitrate medication mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lefamulin-and-voxelotor\">Lefamulin and Voxelotor<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>These medications are used as antibiotics to treat sickle cell disease.&nbsp;<br><br>However, they do have a common contraindication with Viagra.<br><br>They both slow down the elimination of Viagra.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poppers\">Poppers<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Poppers are recreational drugs used for enhancing sexual arousal.&nbsp;<br><br>That is why many people wonder if you can combine poppers and Viagra.<br><br>Poppers, like Nitroglycerin, include Nitrates that dilate blood vessels and increase cardiovascular risk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Warning<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\"> In case you have any Sexually Transmitted Disease consult your doctor immediately. Prefer not to mix any of the mentioned medicines with Viagra. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be more susceptible to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11365402\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sexually transmitted diseases<\/a> if you use Viagra and poppers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prostatic-hyperplasia-and-anti-hypersensitive\">Prostatic Hyperplasia and Anti-Hypersensitive<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This interaction is better than the ones mentioned above, but it is still noteworthy.<br><br>When combined with Viagra, Alpha-Blocker therapy can cause Hypotension.&nbsp;<br><br>Usually, the dosage of Alpha-Blockers and your baseline blood pressure determine the interaction.&nbsp;<br><br>If you take Doxazosin, Terazosin, or Tamsulosin, consult your doctor before taking Viagra.&nbsp;<br><br>They are frequently used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protease-inhibitor-therapies\">Protease inhibitor therapies<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>These medications work by inhibiting a liver enzyme that breaks down Viagra.&nbsp;<br><br>It affects how the liver processes Viagra.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Recommended Article:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/drugs-that-may-cause-erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Know the Drugs You Should Not Take With Viagra<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, these inhibitors may cause other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/mens-health\/viagra-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">side effects associated with Viagra<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/viagra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viagra for ED<\/a>, never combine it with NNitrates.&nbsp;<br><br>Riociguat, Vericiguat, and Mifepristone are other drugs that interact with Viagra and cause serious side effects.<br><br>Suppose you have a chronic condition or start taking new medications. In that case, you should always consult your doctor to see if there is an interaction with Viagra.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Fact<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">\n<strong>Sexually Transmitted Diseases:<\/strong> A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. For eg. Herpes, Chlamydia, HIV AIDS etc. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/men-s-health\/generic-viagra.html\" aria-label=\"Your Banner CTA\" class=\"post-inside-cta\">\r\n    <picture>\r\n        <source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Mobile.webp\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sexual_Desktop-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Your Banner CTA\" width=\"100%\" height=\"184\">\r\n    <\/picture>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<div style=\"height: 30px;\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1681118750351\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I take Viagra while on blood pressure medicine?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, If you use Viagra with a vasodilator, your <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11595959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">blood pressure may drop<\/a> enough to make you dizzy or faint.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1681118762371\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What happens if a regular person takes Viagra?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Viagra treats Erectile Dysfunction.Viagra causes headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Viagra is not recommended for non-ED patients because it can cause other side effects in your body.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1681118775073\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is Viagra bad for male fertility?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is insufficient evidence to suggest that Viagra harms male fertility.<br \/>According to one study, Sildenafil in Viagra can improve sperm parameters. Sperm motility and seminal fluid volume are examples of sperm parameters.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1681118812423\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can Viagra affect your partner?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Viagra does not affect sexual partners. Only semen-passed drugs can affect them. Viagra barely enters semen.<br \/>Your companion&#8217;s use of the medication may have negative consequences. Use your partner&#8217;s Viagra at your own risk.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1681118826222\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is Viagra hard on your Heart?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Although many people believe Viagra can cause heart attacks, no official documented evidence exists.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1681118838150\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is Viagra safe for 20 years old?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Viagra is approved for this use in men over the age of 18.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen referencing outside resources, GoodrxMedicine always provides full citations. To learn more about the measures we use to maintain the quality of our content, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/content-information-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Content Information Policy<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viagra.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETF529M4AlO8skvPQhu4gRgbd9A65ZgIf2nxE-pPQuyyaXW8ORK9ficaArd9EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">viagra.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/sildenafil-viagra\/who-can-and-cannot-take-sildenafil\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nhs.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viagra is generally safe for most people but Who Should Not Take Viagra? This is why you won&#8217;t find Viagra on the same shelf as over-the-counter medications. It is because Viagra interacts with several medications. Thus, you need a prescription to buy Viagra. In addition, before prescribing Sildenafil, your doctor should consider any contraindications. 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