Your prescribing clinician will be able to assess the risks of taking Spedra before offering the treatment. But they can only do this once you’ve given them all the relevant information about any medical conditions you have or are prone to, as well as any medications you are taking or have recently taken.
Some conditions will make use of Spedra unsuitable or even dangerous. The same can be said for other medications you’re taking. In some cases, reducing the dosage will be enough to minimise the risks involved.
Can taking Spedra with other drugs cause interactions?
Some medications interact with Spedra in a way that can cause some side effects or even pose a serious health risk. Avanafil interactions with nitrates can lead to severely low blood pressure and pose a serious health risk. This includes medications for hypertension and recreational drugs like amyl nitrates.
HIV treatments will also make use of Spedra unsuitable, including:
- Ritonavir
- Indinavir
- Saquinavir
- Nelfinavir
- Atazanavir
Some anti-fungal treatments should also be avoided when using Spedra, including:
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Voriconazole
Some antibiotics, including clarithromycin or telithromycin.
There are some treatments where Spedra might be unsuitable or will need a lower dosage to minimise the risk of interactions. These include:
- Alpha-blockers
- Arrhythmia medications
- Some epilepsy treatments like carbamazepine
- Some mood stabilisers
- Amprenavir
- Aprepitant
- Diltiazem
- Fluconazole
- Fosamprenavir
- Verapamil
- Riociguat
Spedra and terbinafine, an antifungal, should not be mixed as it can greatly reduce the effectiveness of the erectile dysfunction mechanism.
I have a medical condition. Can I still use Spedra?
As with the interactions between some medications and Spedra, there are conditions that will mean Spedra is unsuitable for you and some where its use will need to be monitored. This could indicate an initial starting dosage of 50mg and seeing if you get the desired effects from the treatment without the possible side effects.
Among the conditions that will need to be monitored if Spedra is prescribed are any kind of heart condition, proneness to priapism (unstimulated erections that last for hours), active peptic ulcers and any condition that affects the shape of your penis.
Who shouldn’t use Spedra?
There are some conditions that mean Spedra is unsuitable for you to use. Be sure to tell your prescribing clinician about any medical conditions. This allows them to make a detailed assessment before they prescribe treatment.
The most common health conditions that contraindicate the use of Spedra are:
- High blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Angina
- Serious kidney conditions
- Heart or liver problems
- Serious eye conditions
- Allergies to any of its ingredients
These can present a serious health risk and will likely mean a different treatment will need to be considered.
What if my health changes when I’m taking Spedra?
If you notice any changes to your health while using Spedra or have been diagnosed with a new condition, whether it’s related to erectile dysfunction or not, you should speak to your prescribing clinician.
A different erectile dysfunction medication might be recommended or an adjustment to your dosage. If you have any issues with your condition or the treatment, you can flag it with our experts in your patient area.
