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Who Experiences Increased Heart Rate With Malegra FXT Plus?

Malegra FXT Plus is marketed as a combination of sildenafil and fluoxetine. Because both medicines can affect the cardiovascular system in different ways, some men may notice palpitations or changes in heart rate. However, an increased heart rate is not expected in everyone who takes the medicine.

Men with existing cardiovascular conditions may be more likely to experience symptoms. People with uncontrolled blood pressure, significant heart-rhythm problems, or other serious heart disease should consult a healthcare professional before using sildenafil-containing medicines. Malegra FXT Plus can cause temporary blood-pressure changes, and cardiovascular events such as tachycardia and palpitations have been reported, although a direct cause is not always established.

Fluoxetine can also be associated with cardiovascular effects. Its prescribing information lists palpitations as a frequent adverse reaction and arrhythmia and hypotension as less frequent reactions.

Other factors, including dehydration, alcohol, anxiety, and interactions with other medicines, may contribute to a racing or pounding heartbeat.

If you experience persistent or severe palpitations after taking Malegra FXT Plus, contact a healthcare professional. Seek urgent medical attention if an increased heart rate occurs with chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.

Before using this combination, tell your doctor about any heart conditions and all medicines or supplements you take. Sildenafil must not be combined with nitrate medicines because this can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.