By Linda A. Ehrling
A new study is showing that the anti-impotence drug Viagra has been linked to an increased risk of heart problems, says study author Dr. David Goldfarb of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.
Viagra is the brand name for the drug sildenafil, the same active ingredient in Viagra. It has been used in a number of different ways for sexual enhancement and even for other erectile problems, including erectile dysfunction.
But when it came to the study, researchers used a group of male volunteers to evaluate the effects of sildenafil on heart health. They found that men taking the drug experienced a significantly higher rate of heart attacks and strokes than did those taking a placebo.
“These results suggest that this drug is associated with an increased risk of heart problems,” Dr. Goldfarb said. “The evidence for this finding is very compelling.”
The researchers used data from the first three of the eight studies on heart disease, including one that was conducted in the United States in 1994. They found a statistically significant increase in heart attacks, strokes and deaths for men taking sildenafil compared to those taking a placebo.
Researchers found that in the first four weeks of treatment, a man taking sildenafil was four times more likely to experience a heart attack than a man taking a placebo.
That study was stopped early because it was not included in the Food and Drug Administration’s list of safety issues that require drug approval before a prescription can be obtained.
In 1998, the FDA also warned that a small increase in heart attacks and strokes could occur when sildenafil was taken together with a nitrate drug. The warning was not issued until 2000 and is still in effect.
Viagra was the only FDA-approved drug to treat erectile dysfunction. In addition to the nitrate nitrite, the drug is also approved for use in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Researchers had previously studied the effects of sildenafil and a placebo on blood pressure.
The authors of the study said they were not surprised by the findings of the study because the study did not include the cardiovascular disease.
In a statement, Dr. Goldfarb said that the researchers did find a slight increase in heart attacks and strokes for men taking sildenafil.
“This is one of the first studies to show an increased risk of heart problems in the first four weeks of treatment with sildenafil,” he said.
The results were published in the May 10, 2000, edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Goldfarb said the study’s findings do not necessarily mean that Viagra is safe for anyone with heart problems. The researchers’ findings may also not be true for other ED medications, such as Cialis, Levitra or Spedra.
“Viagra has been approved for use in a number of different other medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low blood pressure, pulmonary arterial hypertension,” he said. “It is important to note that this is an observational study and that the researchers were not able to determine which drugs were safe for any individual.”
The researchers used data from the first of eight trials on heart disease to evaluate the drug’s effects on the cardiovascular system, which could provide more information about the risk of heart problems for men taking sildenafil. They found that the researchers had not found an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, or deaths from cardiovascular disease.
Goldfarb said that a number of other studies, including one in which the drug was shown to cause an increase in heart attacks and strokes, had already suggested that the drug could increase the risk of heart problems.
Goldfarb said the researchers should continue to be careful about what they call the “risk factors” for heart problems. They also should not use the drugs as a substitute for lifestyle changes.
“It’s important to keep in mind that some of these studies didn’t look at the cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol,” he said.
“The study did not look at the cardiovascular risk factors or the risk of heart problems for men taking sildenafil,” he said.
Last updated 14 September 2023
On 14 March 2023, the UK Medicines regulator approved an application to reclassify the erectile dysfunction medication Cialis. When marketed asCialis Together(tadalafil 10mg), it will be a ‘P’ (pharmacy) medication, and so available ‘over the counter’ in pharmacies – see. This follows the 2018, ‘P’ classification of (sildenafil 50mg) which has been available OTC, without a prescription, since then.
This decision is good news for men’s health …. Erectile dysfunction can be a debilitating condition, so it’s important men feel they have fast access to quality and legitimate care
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Men suffering with ED will have another treatment option with the convenience of purchasing it in their local pharmacy, including pharmacies found inside supermarkets (eg. Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s). The pharmacist will ask some health questions, may check blood pressure, and will advise on treatment with Cialis Together or Viagra Connect, or the need to consult a GP. Pharmacies usually have a private room for such discussions.
Cialis Together is a 10mg tadalafil product for use at least 30 minutes prior to anticipated sexual activity. Its effects can last. It is not recommended for daily use. The maximum recommended dose of Cialis Together will be one tablet in 24 hours. Prescription Cialis and tadalafil will still be available at different doses.
Dr Fox welcomes the wider access to ED medication for men that Cialis Together classified as a ‘P’ OTC medication will provide. We at Dr Fox are aware of the difficulties men have in discussing ED with their GPs and in accessing ED medication. We know that Cialis is effective and safe for most men and this change provides another option for obtaining ED treatment. Pharmacists are health professionals who are able to give ED advice but they will also know when to refer men who would benefit from a doctor’s assessment. ‘P’ medicines can also be supplied on prescription, and we will offer Cialis Together, when available, alongside our other competitively priced ED products.
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