Is Viagra Harmful For Men Suffering From Heart Disease?
If you can take part in sex, then it goes without saying that you can take Viagra. There’s no doubt about that. According to a new study, Viagra is safe for men suffering from any condition of the heart. However, the only condition is that they must be able to exercise without experiencing symptoms related to the coronary heart disease.
The study sampled the effects of the drug on one hundred and five men experiencing coronary artery disease. The participants consumed harmless sugar pill or Viagra one hour prior to exercise tests. The medications were then switched; the men asked to exercise and finally tested again.
Results: The researchers concluded that the blue pill did not at any one point come in the way of the functioning of the heart.
The research opines that men consuming nitrate drugs like nitroglycerin to heal symptoms of heart diseases shouldn’t use Viagra. While that might be the case, even for men taking nitrates shouldn’t take Viagra as it might make the underlying symptoms much worse. According to reports, men can suffer from chest pain or heart attacks because of taking erectile dysfunction drug.
According to Mayo Clinic researchers, Viagra itself doesn’t make it difficult for the heart to exercise.
The study also found out that heart attacks and pain associated to Viagra are associated more to sexual activity performance in patients with coronary artery disease compared to the use of the drug.
The researchers warn that men with issues related to heart disease should consult their doctors prior to consuming Viagra. The experts also recommend that men should undertake exercise tests to establish whether their hearts are strong enough to handle the drug.
Researchers from the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia caution men against consuming nitrate-based drugs, including Viagra, for their heart disease.