General Sildenafil Information For Patients

Below you may find the most important information about sildenafil products (Viagra or generic viagra alternatives). Most of sildenafil products share same precautions and side effects which may happen. Please read this carefully.

Before taking Sildenafil (precautions)

Before taking any medication that contain sildenafil please consider the following:

  • If you are taking or have recently taken any nitrate medicines or medicines that contain nitrates such as Isordil, Dilatrate, Sorbitrate, Imdur, Ismo, Monit, Monoket, Nitroglycerin, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat, Nitroquick, you should not take sildenafil drugs. Nitrates are also known to persist in many prescription medicines used to treat angina;
  • Never take “street drugs” containing nitrates such as amyl-nitrate and butyl-nitrate while taking sildenafil. And do not take any other “street drugs”.

The following conditions needs proper doctor consultation:

  • Some medications known to interact with Viagra. If You are taking other drugs please consult with your doctor. If you are allergic to some medications please don’t be shy and ask your doctor;
  • If you have ever had any heart problems or a stroke, if you have low or high blood pressure;
  • Protease inhibitors inhibit the metabolism of Viagra increasing the incidence and severity of side effects. In this case please limit use of sildenafil to no more than minimal single dose (25 mg) per 48 hours period.

Sildenafil side effects

Most common side effects of sildenafil are headache, flushing of the face, heartburn, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness, dizziness or diarrhea, dyspepsia, prolonged erections.

Less common side effects are palpitations, photophobia, temporary blurring of vision, increased light sensitivity, a tinge of vision with blue color. Many patients reported that rare blue vision should go away after third or fourth intercourse with participation of sildenafil product.

Rare side effects are sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes. However it is no proof that these events are related directly to taking sildenafil medications. There is a bigger chance that they related to factors such as high blood pressure or diabetes, or to their combination.

Very rare side effects are heart attack, stroke, irregular heart beats, and even death have been reported for the patients who has been taking Sildenafil. Most of these patients had heart problems and increased blood flow possibly caused these rare health problems. So if you definitely have a problems with heart – its obligatory to have doctor’s consultation.

Some men have reported an erection that lasts many hours. If it ever happen to you (very low chance) immediately seek for a medical help otherwise permanent damage to penis could occur.

In common, all you should know – if you have some serious health problems – do not try to take Sildenafil products, definitely visit your doctor and take a consultation. Otherwise there is a big chance that Sildenafil will help you and you shouldn’t experience any problems or serious side effects.

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