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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?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

You need Dr's OK: Because your situation is complicated by md and BP med(s), you need to talk specifically to your dr (and possibly your pharmacist as well), to be sure there will not be a significant risk of side effects / bad effects.

Answered 10/17/2017

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