A member asked:

Will viagra (sildenafil) prevent altitude sickness?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Although Cialis might be better as you need to take less frequently.

Answered 6/24/2014

5.7k views

Thank
Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

Details: It is used in particular to prevent one form of altitude illness: high altitude pulmonary edema (hape) as does Nifedipine (procardia) ; salmeterol (serevent). Sildenafil (viagra) ; tadalafil (cialis) also improves exercise tolerance of climbers etc. It would not be prescribed to keep away headache, nausea, ; the more common symptoms of ams. Acetazolamide (diamox) is better for that.

Answered 6/30/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does insurance cover Viagra (sildenafil)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Viagra (sildenafil) is safe to make baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How many die from viagra (sildenafil) each year?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Best herb to use instead of viagra (sildenafil) ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What dose of Viagra (sildenafil) should you start with?

A doctor has provided 1 answer