Can Viagra, used over several years use, have anything to do with an aortic aneurysm? A family member recently had a rupture in his hip and stomach. It seems strange that he would have a rupture in two places at about the same time unless there were a catalyst. The only other known medication he was taking was Excedrin.
Can Viagra cause an Aortic Aneurysm?
Question posted by Mbluebird104 on 30 Aug 2010
Last updated on 13 September 2010 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
14 Sep 2010
Aneurysms develop slowly over many years and often have no symptoms. If an aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open (ruptured aneurysm), symptoms may develop suddenly and include low blood pressure, high heart rate, and lightheadedness. The risk of death after a rupture is high.
I could not find any information to imply that Viagra could contribute to the cause of rupture.
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