Sexual health · FAQ
Can I stop taking Dual-action chew without tapering?
Short answer
When used as needed for erections, Dual-action chew generally does not require a gradual dose reduction. Tell your prescribing physician if you want to stop, especially because of side effects or poor response. Results vary. Do not replace it with another erection medicine without guidance on timing and safety.
Dual-action chew used as needed for erectile dysfunction generally does not require tapering, which means slowly lowering a dose before stopping. You can discuss stopping with your prescribing physician without trying to divide troches or create a lower-dose schedule on your own. Follow any specific instructions your physician has given you.
Stopping may mean you no longer get the medicine's support for erections. Results vary. If erection problems continue, a medical review can help check for causes such as medication effects, diabetes, or heart and blood vessel disease. Do not stop other prescribed medicines because you think they may contribute to erection problems; discuss them with your physician first.
If you are stopping because of chest pain, fainting, sudden vision or hearing changes, or an erection lasting more than four hours, seek urgent care rather than waiting for a routine visit. The ingredients can remain in your body after you stop. Ask your physician when another treatment would be safe, and do not assume an immediate switch is safe.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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