Information About Viagra
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
SILDENAFIL - ORAL (sill-DEN-uh-fil)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Viagra
USES: This medication is used to treat male sexual function problems
(erection problems).
HOW TO USE: This drug is taken by mouth as needed between four
hours and one-half hour before sexual activity (about one hour
before is most effective). Take only as directed, usually once
daily as needed. Sildenafil works along with sexual stimulation
to help achieve an erection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness,
diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly:
painful or other urination problems, vision problems, skin rash.
Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, fainting, foot
or ankle swelling. If you experience a painful or prolonged erection
(lasting longer than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate
medical attention. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical
history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), penis
conditions such as fibrosis/scarring (e.g., Peyronie's disease),
history of painful/prolonged erection (priapism), sickle cell
anemia, blood system cancers (such as leukemia or myeloma), eye
problems (retina diseases), kidney or liver disease, bleeding
disorders, active stomach ulcers, heart disease, stroke, very
high or low blood pressure. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate
side effects of this drug. Since this drug may cause dizziness,
caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g.,
driving). To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from
a seated or lying position, get up slowly. This drug is not to
be used in women or children. The elderly may be more sensitive
to the side effects of this drug, therefore caution is advised
in this group.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medication you may use, especially of: nitrate medications
(e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate), nitroprusside (any
"nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin,
azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil,
rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), high blood pressure medicines, certain
HIV protease inhibitors (such as saquinavir, ritonavir, amprenavir),
delavirdine. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged erection.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others, since they may
have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug. Use
of this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases
(e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis).
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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