Viagra and Gaviscon drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Viagra (sildenafil citrate) and Gaviscon (aluminum hydroxide; magnesium trisilicate). Common drug interactions include chronic kidney disease among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Viagra and Gaviscon. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Viagra?

Viagra has active ingredients of sildenafil citrate. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 63,865 Viagra users. Check the latest studies of Viagra.

What is Gaviscon?

Gaviscon has active ingredients of aluminum hydroxide; magnesium trisilicate. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 12,355 Gaviscon users. Check the latest studies of Gaviscon.



On Jul, 04, 2026

35 people who take Viagra and Gaviscon together, and have interactions are studied.

Viagra and Gaviscon drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Viagra and Gaviscon, by gender? *:

female:

n/a

male:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  4. Impaired gastric emptying
  5. Oropharyngeal discomfort (pain or irritation of oropharynx)
  6. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  7. Vitamin d decreased
  8. Vulvovaginal dryness
  9. Hyperparathyroidism secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary)
  10. Renal injury (kidney injury)

What are the common drug interactions of Viagra and Gaviscon, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Chest discomfort
  4. Hiatus hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm)
  5. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
  6. Impaired gastric emptying
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  8. Oropharyngeal discomfort (pain or irritation of oropharynx)
  9. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  10. Vitamin d decreased

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  3. Angina pectoris (chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle)
  4. Depression
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures)
  7. Grand mal convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain)
  8. Mitral valve incompetence (inefficient heart valve)
  9. Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
  10. Post-traumatic stress disorder

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  3. Back pain
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Pancreatic disorder
  6. Abdominal pain
  7. Acidosis (build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood)
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  9. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  10. Drug ineffective

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 37.14%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 31.43%
  3. Pain: 9 people, 25.71%
  4. Diabetes: 6 people, 17.14%
  5. Indigestion: 6 people, 17.14%
  6. Cardiac Disorder: 5 people, 14.29%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 14.29%
  8. Depression: 4 people, 11.43%
  9. Infection: 4 people, 11.43%
  10. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 8.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sildenafil citrate and aluminum hydroxide; magnesium trisilicate (the active ingredients of Viagra and Gaviscon, respectively), and Viagra and Gaviscon (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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