Safety Information
Tadalafil
You must always read this safety information prior to starting this medication and whenever you get a refill. There may be new information. This information is not a substitute for discussing your medical condition or treatment with your healthcare provider. It is only available if prescribed by a licensed physician partner through BraveRx who will determine if treatment is suitable.
What I need to know about Tadalafil:
Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor FDA-approved for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It works by increasing blood flow to the penis to help achieve and maintain an erection.
Absolute Contraindications - DO NOT use tadalafil if you:
- Are allergic to tadalafil or its ingredients
- Are taking any form of nitrate medication for chest pain or heart problems
- Are taking guanylate cyclase stimulators like riociguat
Drug Interactions - DO NOT use tadalafil if you take:
- Nitrate medications like nitroglycerin, isosorbide, or recreational "poppers"
- Guanylate cyclase stimulators like riociguat
- Certain HIV protease inhibitors like ritonavir without dose adjustments
Serious Side Effects - STOP treatment and seek emergency care if you experience:
- Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes
- Sudden decrease or loss of hearing
- Erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism)
Common Side Effects - Talk to your provider if you experience:
- Headache, flushing, indigestion, muscle aches, back pain, nasal congestion
Tadalafil has a Boxed Warning for embryo-fetal toxicity. Females must enroll in a special risk program before taking tadalafil products containing macitentan.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Refer to the full prescribing information. Report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.
Vardenafil
You must always read this safety information prior to starting this medication and whenever you get a refill. There may be new information. This information is not a substitute for discussing your medical condition or treatment with your healthcare provider. It is only available if prescribed by a licensed physician partner through BraveRx who will determine if treatment is suitable.
What I need to know about Vardenafil:
Vardenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor FDA-approved for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). It works by increasing blood flow to the penis.
Absolute Contraindications - DO NOT use vardenafil if you:
- Are allergic to vardenafil
- Are taking nitrate medications for angina or riociguat
- Have phenylketonuria and are prescribed the rapidly disintegrating tablets (contain aspartame)
- Have fructose intolerance and are prescribed the rapidly disintegrating tablets (contain sorbitol)
Drug Interactions - DO NOT use vardenafil if you take:
- Nitrate medications like nitroglycerin or recreational "poppers"
- Riociguat for pulmonary hypertension
Serious Side Effects - STOP treatment and seek emergency care if you experience:
- Erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism)
- Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes
- Sudden decrease or loss of hearing
Common Side Effects - Talk to your provider if you experience:
- Headache, flushing, stuffy/runny nose, indigestion, back pain
Vardenafil may cause low blood pressure when taken with alpha-blockers for high blood pressure or BPH. It can also increase the blood pressure lowering effects of anti-hypertensives.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Refer to the full prescribing information. Report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.
Apomorphine
You must always read this safety information prior to starting this medication and whenever you get a refill. There may be new information. This information is not a substitute for discussing your medical condition or treatment with your healthcare provider. It is only available if prescribed by a licensed physician partner through BraveRx who will determine if treatment is suitable.
What I need to know about Apomorphine:
Apomorphine is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist FDA-approved for the acute intermittent treatment of "off" episodes associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Absolute Contraindications - DO NOT use apomorphine if you:
- Are allergic to apomorphine, its ingredients, or sodium metabisulfite
- Are taking 5HT3 antagonist anti-emetics like ondansetron, granisetron, etc.
Drug Interactions - DO NOT use apomorphine if you take:
- 5HT3 antagonist anti-emetics like ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron, palonosetron, alosetron
Serious Side Effects - STOP treatment and seek emergency care if you experience:
- Severe nausea/vomiting, confusion, hallucinations
- Low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting
- Trouble breathing, chest pain
Common Side Effects - Talk to your provider if you experience:
- Yawning, drowsiness, involuntary movements, runny nose, nausea
This is not a complete list of side effects. Refer to the full prescribing information. Report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.
L-Citrulline
You must always read this safety information prior to starting this medication and whenever you get a refill. There may be new information. This information is not a substitute for discussing your medical condition or treatment with your healthcare provider. It is only available if prescribed by a licensed physician partner through BraveRx who will determine if treatment is suitable.
What I need to know about L-Citrulline:
L-Citrulline is a non-essential amino acid used as a medical food for urea cycle disorders and sometimes taken as a dietary supplement.
Absolute Contraindications - DO NOT use L-citrulline if you:
- Are allergic to L-citrulline
Drug Interactions - DO NOT use L-citrulline if you take:
- Nitrate medications for heart disease
- Blood pressure medications (may increase hypotensive effects)
Serious Side Effects - Seek medical care if you experience:
- Severe drop in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting
- Nausea, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn
Common Side Effects:
No major common side effects reported from studies using up to 9g/day for 16 days.
L-Citrulline has not been associated with serious safety concerns in studies but may interact with certain medications. Avoid use in pregnancy/breastfeeding due to lack of data.
This is not a complete list of side effects or interactions. Refer to the full product information. Report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.