The erectile dysfunctional drug, Sildenafil Citrate, better known as Viagra has been extremely popular since introduced to the United States back in 1998.  Coincidently, more than 133 million prescriptions have been written with very few incidents of complication; until recently.

There are current concerns that the drug may have extreme long term effects in regards to high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension.  Because there are several risks when the two (2) elements are combined, it is imperative that you understand the facts surrounding Viagra and high blood pressure.

The prescribed drug has recently displayed side effects that induce high blood pressure tendencies such as cardiovascular distress. More so, the correlation between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases has proven to deliver high risk for developing Viagra High Blood Pressure.

If a male has not been diagnosed with hypertension, yet he suffers with erectile dysfunction, he should consider regular physical evaluations as the Viagra may trigger elevated blood pressure.  The Viagra may cause the male to develop cardiac symptoms which inevitably causes Viagra HBP.

In any given situation, if you are a male that have pre-existing heart conditions, it is suggested that you consider these risks.  First of all, if your heart problems are severe enough that any sexual activity may put you at risk, avoid taking the drug.

Additionally, if you are a current hypertension patient and/or you have endured a heart attack, stroke, or any life- threatening heart mal-function within the past six months, you should also avoid Viagra. Some of you may develop these conditions during sexual activity when taking Sildenafil.  If this were to happen to you, discontinue the intake of Viagra and contact a physician immediately.

Although used for pleasurable sexual stimulation, Viagra can become exceedingly dangerous because of its side effects.  Physicians are monitoring and treating more and more cases in regards to Viagra and high blood pressure due to the misuse of the drug.  Severe side effects include chest pain or heavy feeling; to include pain spreading thru arm or shoulder.

Sildenafil may also interact with certain types of HBP medications.  If you are prescribed alpha blockers for hypertension, you must monitor the dosage of Viagra that you take.  Medical experts recommend that you do not take doses of Viagra higher than 25mg within four hours of taking the alpha blockers.  Of course, this is to avoid further complications with elevated blood pressure or cardiovascular conditions.