Anne Truong MDMen's Sexual Health Doctor

Fake Supplements? How To Stay Safe! 💊 #MensHealth #Supplements #Wellness

11 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube segment, Dr. Anne Truong MD warns viewers that many over‑the‑counter supplements are contaminated with prescription erectile‑dysfunction drugs such as Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil). She explains that these adulterated products are sometimes sold at places like gas stations, despite the drugs being prescription‑only because of serious safety concerns. Dr. Truong highlights the dangerous drug‑interaction risk when such supplements are taken together with blood‑pressure medications or by individuals with heart conditions, which can cause severe hypotension, fainting, heart attack, or stroke. She concludes by urging anyone considering supplements—especially those with cardiovascular issues—to consult a doctor before use.

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So many supplements are trashed or tainted. How can us average people safely navigate supplements? That's a good question. There are some supplements that are tainted with Viagra in it or Cialis in it, and I have seen it being sold at gas stations, and it's not supposed to be like that because those are prescription meds, but they add that in and it's for sale over the counter. And so that's very, very dangerous because there's a reason why Viagra and Cialis are prescription meds, because if you concurrently take blood pressure meds with Viagra or Cialis, it can lower your blood pressure to a point where you could have a heart attack or pass out or have a stroke. So Viagra, you know, do interact with other medication as well too. And that's why you need to go see a doctor. And if you have a heart condition and you take Viagra, it will not go well for you.