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AvanafilAs of the last update, we have found no reported interactions between this medicine and specific foods, supplements, or other compounds. It is possible that unknown interactions exist. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects; refer to the Uses and Precautions tabs or to the manufacturers’ package information for details as this is not covered in Nutrient Interactions. If you take medication, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug InteractionsDrug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug are: riociguat, vericiguat. Avanafil can cause a serious drop in your blood pressure when used with nitrates, which can lead to dizziness, fainting, and rarely heart attack or stroke. Do not use avanafil with any of the following: certain drugs used to treat chest pain/angina (nitrates such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide), recreational drugs called "poppers" containing amyl or butyl nitrite. If you are also taking an alpha blocker medication (such as doxazosin, tamsulosin) to treat an enlarged prostate/BPH or high blood pressure, your blood pressure may get too low which can lead to dizziness or fainting. Your doctor may start treatment with a lower dose of avanafil to minimize your risk of low blood pressure. Other medications can affect the removal of avanafil from your body, which may affect how avanafil works. Examples include adagrasib, azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), cobicistat, clarithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors (such as indinavir, tipranavir), nefazodone, ribociclib, rifampin, ritonavir, among others. Do not take this medication with any other product that contains avanafil or other similar medications used to treat erectile dysfunction-ED or pulmonary hypertension (such as sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil). |