Viagra 50mg/100mg

What is Viagra?

Viagra relaxes muscles in the blood vessels’ walls and improves the flow of blood to certain parts of the body.

Viagra is a medication used to treat the problem of erectile dysfunction (impotence) in males. A different brand of sildenafil is Revatio which can be used for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension and increasing exercise capacity in both men and women. This page provides specific information about Viagra but not Revatio.

Avoid taking Viagra when you are also taking Revatio unless your doctor advises you to.

Warnings:

Certain medicines may cause undesirable or hazardous effects when combined with Viagra. Inform your doctor of the medicines you are currently taking including Riociguat (Adempas) and Nitrates.

Do not consume Viagra if you are taking nitrate medication to treat chest discomfort or other heart conditions like nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, or isosorbide mononitrate and other recreational drugs like “poppers”. When you take sildenafil along with a nitrate drug could cause an abrupt and significant drop in blood pressure.

Seek medical attention and contact your doctor or medical emergency assistance if the erection you are experiencing is painful or lasts more than four hours. An unrestrained erection (priapism) may cause damage to the penis.

Stop taking Viagra and seek emergency medical assistance if you suffer from sudden loss of vision.

Before you take this medication:

It is not recommended to take Viagra in case you are allergic to sildenafil:-

• If you are taking other medications to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension such as – Riociguat (Adempas).
• If you take Nitrates.

Don’t consume Viagra when you are taking nitrate medicine to treat chest pain or heart conditions. This includes nitroglycerin (nitric oxide), isosorbide dinitrate, as well as mononitrate of isosorbide. Nitrates also appear in various recreational drugs like amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”).

To make sure Viagra is safe for you, inform your doctor if you’ve ever experienced:

• Heart Rhythm Issues, Coronary artery disease
• Heart attack or Stroke
• Blood pressure, either low or high
• Kidney or liver disease
• Blood Cell Disorder
• Bleeding Disorder
• Stomach ulcer
• Retinitis Pigmentosa

Viagra may decrease the flow of blood towards the optic nerve in the eye, which can cause rapid loss of vision. This has happened to only a few people who took sildenafil. The majority of them had diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol levels, or other eye issues, and also in smokers or older than 50. It’s unclear if sildenafil may be the primary reason behind the loss of vision.

Viagra isn’t expected to harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are expecting or planning to be pregnant.

It isn’t known if sildenafil is absorbed into breast milk, or if it can harm the baby who is nursing. Inform your doctor if are breastfeeding a baby.

Don’t give the medication to anyone who is less than 18 years of age without a medical recommendation.

How should I take Viagra?

Use Viagra exactly as recommended for you. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Don’t take this medication in greater or lesser doses or for longer than prescribed.

Viagra is typically taken when it is needed, and 30 minutes to one hour before sexual activity. It can be taken up to 4 hours before sexual activities. Don’t use Viagra more than once a day.

Viagra helps you get an erection after sexual stimulation takes place. It is not possible to get an erection simply by taking the pill. Follow the instructions of your doctor.

If during sexual activity you feel nauseated or dizzy or experience discomfort, numbness or tingling sensations in your arms, chest or neck take a break and contact your doctor immediately. There is a chance that you are experiencing an adverse reaction to sildenafil.

Keep at room temperature, far from heat and moisture.

Overdose:

Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the Poison Help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.

What to be aware of:

Consuming alcohol while taking this medication could cause adverse consequences.

Grapefruit juice and grapefruit can react with sildenafil and cause adverse negative side effects. Beware of using products made from grapefruit while taking sildenafil.

Do not use any other medications to treat impotence like alprostadil and yohimbine without first speaking to your physician.

Viagra side effects:

See a doctor immediately if you are experiencing any type of allergic reaction. Symptoms include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, or tongue.

Do not take Viagra and seek emergency medical attention if you suffer from:

• Symptoms of a heart attack or chest tension or pain, pain that spreads to your shoulder or jaw nausea, sweating, and vomiting;
• Vision changes or sudden vision loss
• The erection can be painful or last for more than four hours (prolonged erection may cause damage to the penis).

Contact your doctor immediately If you are suffering from:

• Ringing in your ears or sudden loss of hearing
• Irregular heartbeats
• Swelling in your ankles, hands, or feet
• Breathlessness
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Feeling lightheaded, like you’re about to pass out.

The most common Viagra side effects could include:

• Flushing (warmth redness, warmth, or tingly sensation)
• Headache, Dizziness
• Unusual sight (blurred vision, shifts to color)
• Nasal stuffiness runny nose or nosebleeds
• Sleep problems (insomnia);
• Muscle pain, back pain

This isn’t a complete list of all side effects. Other side effects could occur. Contact your physician for advice regarding the medical effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.