What should I do if I develop chest pain after taking sildenafil?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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Call 999. Do not treat the pain with nitrates, and tell emergency staff that sildenafil was taken.

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Sildenafil · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Call 999. Do not treat the pain with nitrates, and tell emergency staff that sildenafil was taken.

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