If you are taking dihydroergotamine, a nitrate may not be a good option for you.
If you are taking conivaptan, fusidic acid, or idelalisib, nitrates can lead to side effects and should be avoided.
If you are taking a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor or riociguat, you should not take a nitrate.
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