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Revatio (Sildenafil) is not recommended for patients taking ritonavir or antifungal medicines, such as ketoconazole and itraconazole. If you are taking Revatio (Sildenafil) with bosentan or medicines like barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, efavirenz, nevirapine, rifampin or rifabutin, your doctor may adjust your dose. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking alpha-blockers for prostate or blood pressure problems.
Revatio (Sildenafil) is a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to improve exercise ability. Revatio (Sildenafil) comes in a 20-mg pill that is taken 3 times a day. It is only available by prescription from your doctor. Revatio (Sildenafil) contains the same ingredient that is found in a drug called VIAGRA® (sildenafil citrate). If you take any medicines that contain nitrates (like nitroglycerin for chest pain) — daily or just once in a while — you should NOT take Revatio (Sildenafil). |