Can I take both Cialis and Viagra?
You should not take Cialis and Viagra together without medical supervision, as both medications work through the same biological pathway and combining them can cause dangerous side effects. In rare cases, a healthcare provider may prescribe a carefully controlled combination at lower doses, but this requires professional guidance and is not standard practice. If your current erectile dysfunction treatment is not working effectively, speak to your doctor about adjusting the dose or exploring alternative options rather than combining medications on your own.
Key points:
- Both medications are PDE5 inhibitors that relax blood vessels, and combining them can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure.
- Common side effects of taking both together include dizziness, fainting, headaches, and in serious cases, priapism (an erection lasting more than four hours).
- The patient information leaflets for both Viagra and Cialis specifically warn against combining them for this reason.
- Some healthcare providers may prescribe combination treatment at reduced doses for men with treatment-resistant erectile dysfunction, but this is an off-label use requiring medical supervision.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.