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A member asked:

I take 25 mg atenolol daily. cialis , viagra (sildenafil) make my heart pound too much. what's safe to take for erectile dysfunction?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Not many choices: If you cannot tolerate these two, chances are you may not able tolerate other ed medications. Please see a urologist for other options.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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If you take nitro: For chest pains, --no Cialis etc.- ck with your pcp for further ideas.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 11/2/2014

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