Drug interactions between Viagra and yohimbine
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| Viagra (sildenafil) |
| yohimbine |
Interactions between your drugs
There were no interactions found in our database between Viagra and yohimbine - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Viagra
A total of 491 drugs (2122 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Viagra.
- Viagra is in the drug class impotence agents.
- Viagra is used to treat the following conditions:
yohimbine
A total of 29 drugs (107 brand and generic names) are known to interact with yohimbine.
- Yohimbine is a member of the drug class impotence agents.
- Yohimbine is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
sildenafil food
Applies to: Viagra (sildenafil)
If you are receiving therapy with sildenafil you should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of sildenafil in your body and delay the time it takes for the medication to work. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Erectile dysfunction agents
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'erectile dysfunction agents' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'erectile dysfunction agents' category:
- sildenafil
- yohimbine
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
