Viagra is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. It belongs to a family of drugs known as PDE5 inhibitors. Other PDE5 inhibitors include Cenforce, Tadalista, Vilitra, and Vidalista.
What is Heartburn?
Heartburn is caused by stomach acid backing up in the throat. It can last from a few minutes to a few hours. Symptoms of heartburn include:
- A burning sensation in the chest
- An unpleasant bitter or sour taste in the mouth
- Pain that gets worse when you lie down or bend over
- Difficulty swallowing
If you have heartburn more than twice a week, it could be gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Taking Viagra can cause frequent heartburn, which can lead to GERD, although you usually won’t experience it. Acid reflux and GERD, which cause heartburn, affect 1 in 100 people taking Viagra.
Is Heartburn a Side Effect of Viagra?
Yes, heartburn is a side effect of Viagra. Some other side effects of Viagra to watch out for are:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Flushing
- Trouble Sleeping Diarrhea
- Stuffy Nose
- Runny Nose
- Dizziness
If you are concerned about any of these side effects, there are plenty of other ways to treat erectile dysfunction without resorting to drugs like Viagra, Cenforce 150mg, or Tadalista Super Active.
Why does Viagra Cause Heartburn?
When you eat, food flows through a tube in your throat called your esophagus. Your stomach contains a very strong acid mixture that is used to break down food. Your stomach is designed to absorb this mixture but your esophagus is not and can be injured by the acid mixture.
Viagra relaxes the smooth muscle of the penis, but it can also sometimes relax the smooth muscle of the LES. When relaxed, it stays open. This means that after taking Viagra, acid from the stomach can enter the throat and cause a burning sensation. The feeling is called heartburn.
How to Relieve Heartburn Symptoms?
- Eat and drink plenty of water while taking erectile dysfunction medication.
- Avoid eating a large meal in a hurry.
- If you plan to eat right before taking your medicine, take your time eating and choosing a snack.
- Avoid foods that can make heartburn worse, such as fried foods, high-fat foods, and spicy foods.
- Avoid eating tomatoes as they can cause heartburn.
- Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours before going to bed.
- Lifestyle and daily activities as both can increase the risk of heartburn.
- Avoid lying down
