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What Causes High BP After Having Sildenafil Citrate?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Question: Dear Doctor,
Took generic sidenafil citrate , soft chewable half tablet of 50 grms and my BP shot up to 210/100 from the usual 155/85. It subsident in 10- 15 mins. Is this safe for me to continue or should I reduce the dosage. No other medication was taken with it . Thanks & Regards XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better to reduce dose

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. As the first dose resulted in quite high BP so its better to reduce the dose and observe. If reduced dose does not increase BP then you continue with that dose.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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What Causes High BP After Having Sildenafil Citrate?

Brief Answer: Better to reduce dose Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. As the first dose resulted in quite high BP so its better to reduce the dose and observe. If reduced dose does not increase BP then you continue with that dose. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!