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Who should not take Viagra?
Men who are currently using medicines that contain nitrates, suchas nitroglycerin should not use Viagra because taken together theycan lower the blood pressure too much.Viagra should not be used bywomen or children.
General Precautions withViagra:
You should have a complete medical history and exam to determinethe cause of your impotence before taking Viagra.
Men who have medical conditions that may cause a sustainederection such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia or multiple myeloma orwho have an abnormally shaped penis may not be able to takeViagra.
There are several medications that are known to interact withViagra, so be sure to tell your doctor about all medications you aretaking including those you can get without a prescription.
Viagra has not been studied with other treatments for impotence,so use in combination with other treatments is not recommended.
How should I take Viagra?Your healthcare provider may prescribeViagra as one tablet once a day, about 1 hour before sexual activity.However, Viagra may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hoursbefore sexual activity.
What are some possible side effects of Viagra?This list is NOT acomplete list of side effects reported with Viagra.Your healthcareprovider can discuss with you a more complete list of sideeffects.
Viagra is generally well tolerated.If any side effects areexperienced, they are usually mild and temporary.The following is alisting of the most common side effects:
Headache Flushing Upset stomach Stuffy nose Urinary tract infection Visual changes such as mild and temporary changes in blue/green colors or increased sensitivity to light.Note the darker blue color and the wording sildenafil citrate on the generic pill.The Generic Viagra is not FDA-Approved and can be dangerous to your health.
*By clicking on the link above, you will be leaving this Pfizer site.Links to othersites are provided as a convenience to the viewer.Pfizer accepts no responsibilityfor the content of linked sites.Printer-friendly page Print this page Return VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
Important safety information
Do not take VIAGRA if you take nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain, as thismay cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.Discuss your general health status with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity.If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek immediate medical help.
As with any ED tablet, in the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.
If you are older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA.If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25-mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25 mg of VIAGRA in a 48-hour period.
In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including VIAGRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision.It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors.If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA, and call a doctor right away.
Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA.It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors.If you experience sudden decrease or loss of hearing, stop taking VIAGRA and contact a doctor right away.
If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of VIAGRA.
VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
The most common side effects of VIAGRA are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach.Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Site Map
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