Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Viagra

These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Viagra [posted 1/7/99]
Question: Will viagra help a person who is a paraplegic and has no feeling from the chest down?

Answer: Possibly, worth a try. Especially if they had erections and have stopped.

Viagra With Sythroid & Serzone [posted 12/04/98]
Question:  Currently take Synthroid .125 and Serzone 250, can I take Viagra without any drug interactions? I am in good health.

Viagra & Imdur [posted 11/19/98]
Question:  I am currently on imdur for a heart problem. I am also on a trial dosage of viagra. Should I be concerned taking these two drugs together?

Answer:  No.

Viagra interactions & Side Effects
Question: Is there any indication that viagra when taken by a patient who also is taking Accupril, Procardia and Microzide for essential hypertension can cause headaches? I have noted mild headaches, lasting up to two days on the left side of my head only following using viagra.

Answer: Some patients will experience mild headaches with viagra regardless of other medications.

Viagra
Question: Do you know if this drug has been approved by the FDA and is it available anywhere in the U.S. or any other country at this point in time?

Answer: I haven't heard of this one, but you might call the FDA Consumer Inquiry Line at 301-443-3170.



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