Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can viagra (sildenafil) help babies with chronic pulmonary hypertension?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Viagra (sildenafil) , also known as revatio, when used to treat pulmonary hypertension, dilates blood vessels and is used to treat pulmonary hypertension.
Answered 7/5/2018
6.2k views
Thank
Yes: However it depends on the etiology of the pulmonary hypertension. Congenital heart disease is considered group 1 pah and as such can be treated with drugs like sildenafil(viagra), eras and prostanoids.
Answered 5/4/2014
6.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If a man is on high blood pressure medicine, can he still safely take viagra (sildenafil)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
For a person with hypertension say 130/99 is it fine to take Cialis .Does cialis/viagra increase the blood flow to organs and cause blindness/?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What do you advise if I'm taking 5 mg of lisinopril a day for borderline high blood pressure, is it ok to use viagra (sildenafil)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Taking viagra/levitra daily for a patient suffering erectile dysfunction due to hypertension, will that cause heart attack or stroke when taking pde-5?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can pulmonary hypertension resolve when my babies chronic lungs grow?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
How could viagra (sildenafil) help babies with chronic pulmonary hypertension?
I got hypertension and diabetes. Can i still take viagra (sildenafil)?
Is it normal for a 37 years old male having hypertension not able to achieve a rigid erection with his wife?even on viagra (sildenafil) 50mg it is not working!
Hi Dr my wife is a known case of idiopathic pulmonary hypertension she is on iloprost inhaler , diltiazem 120 mg TID & sildenafil 50 mg bid she is 8 week pregnant now we decide to keep the baby we seek your advice about her medication specially diltaze
I have high blood pressure and yes i'm already taking pills to keep it under control ...Can i take viagra (sildenafil) or Cialis i also have muscular dystroph?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
