Can I Take Viagra With History Of Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation?

Posted on Thu, 29 May 2014

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Question : I HAD AN ABLATION FOR A FIB MARCH 4, 2014. AM TAKING TIKOSYN 500, LISINOPRIL 10 MG DAILY, AND PRADAXA 150 TWICE DAILY. I AM IN SINUS RYTHM, WORK AT A SELF EMPLOYED JOB, FEEL GOOD. CAN I TAKE VIAGRA ONCE A WEEK ?

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes...

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

You can
There is no contra indication
Slight and transient fall of pressure or increase of rate may occur
[You are not taking Nitrates, which is an absolute contra-indication.]
Try a small dose first (25 mg) / if necessary step up, next time

Take care
God bless

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