Does Vardenafil Hydrochloride Interact with Terazosin?
CDI records a moderate classification for Vardenafil Hydrochloride and Terazosin. The stored summary is: Caution is advised when vardenafil is co-administered with terazosin. Both are vasodilators with blood-pressure-lowering effects; additive effect on blood pressure may be anticipated. The mechanism involves additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Vardenafil Hydrochloride Class
- Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Vardenafil Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Terazosin (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider