Can I Take Viagra Within 36 Hrs Of A Cataract Surgery?

Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013

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Wed, 23 Oct 2013 Answered on

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Question : Can I take Viagra within 36 hrs of a cataract surgery..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome to XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
If there wasnt general anasthesia then there is no any risk if you take regular viagra dose. But if there was general anasthesia I recommend not to take it in first 3 days after surgery.
Also, viagra and sexual intercourse may cause certain symptoms in cataracta patients such as headache,but it is not significant in most cases.
However, If you notice severe headache,vision disorder, hypotension or dizziness, visit doctor as soon as you can.
Wish you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 minutes later)

I meant 36 hours before the surgery not after the surgery

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi.

Detailed Answer:
Then you should not take it. Interaction with medicines that are used for anasthesia is not common,but is possible and I dont think you should take that risk. Viagra stays in blood for 2-3 days and it may lead to hypotension which is not good for surgical procedure. Also some other side effects of viagra may affect surgery.
So I think you should focus on your eye health now, be patient and wait for surgery to be performed.2-3 days after it is done,start with viagra again
Wish you good health and recovery. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar