{"id":630734,"date":"2024-12-12T18:50:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T23:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630734"},"modified":"2024-12-12T18:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T23:50:51","slug":"lisinopril-and-cialis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lisinopril-and-cialis\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you take Cialis with lisinopril?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cialis<\/span><\/a> (tadalafil) is a <\/span>phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor<\/span><\/a> used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and symptoms of enlarged prostate. Like Viagra (sildenafil), another common PDE5 inhibitor, Cialis works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow. <\/span>Lisinopril<\/span><\/a> is an<\/span> angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s a prescription drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and works by causing the blood vessels to widen so that blood can move more freely. In general, Cialis and lisinopril can be taken together safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Can you take Cialis with lisinopril?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cialis and lisinopril are generally safe to take together.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cLisinopril and Cialis may be taken together, but you should be aware of the potential risks and monitor for them,\u201d explains Dr. Christina Bookwalter, Pharm.D., a clinical pharmacist with the Veterans Health Administration. \u201cWhen these drugs are taken together, there is a risk of blood pressure decreasing, which may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Other blood pressure medications, such as alpha blockers, may also interact with Cialis and cause blood pressure to drop suddenly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Lisinopril should not be taken with aliskiren, another type of antihypertensive in the direct renin inhibitor class. Taking lisinopril and aliskiren together may increase the risk of kidney problems, hypotension (low blood pressure), and high potassium levels in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Diuretics, over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and lithium also carry risks when taken with lisinopril. Dr. Brookwalter cautions that a healthcare professional should monitor anyone taking one of these medications with lisinopril.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Nitrates, which are taken for chest pain (angina), are the main medications to avoid when taking Cialis and other PDE5 inhibitors. Mixing Cialis with nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, nitrofurantoin, and isosorbide, carries the most risk because it can lead to such a severe drop in blood pressure that it can cause a fatal heart attack or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>It is also important to note that many conditions that lisinopril is used to treat – including heart disease, clogged blood vessels, high blood pressure, and diabetes – can also cause erectile dysfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What happens if you take lisinopril and Cialis together?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Common side effects of lisinopril include:<\/span><\/p>\n