Viagra is
used to treat impotence in men.
Viagra increases the body's ability
to achieve and maintain an erection
during sexual stimulation. This
medication is sometimes prescribed
for other uses; ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information.
Viagra Directions?
A starting dose of
50-100 mg is common in patients' aged 18-65.
Older patients, or individuals taking certain
drugs that may reduce Viagra's elimination
from the body, will likely be given a 25 mg
dose Viagra may be taken with or without meals,
though fatty foods may cause it to be absorbed
more slowly, and take longer to start working.
The tablets may be crushed or broken before
taking. This medication should be taken no
more than once daily, and should not generally
be taken every day without consulting with
your doctor. Optimal use would be taking Viagra
about an hour before intercourse. But as little
as half an hour, or as many as four hours,
before intercourse is within the manufacturer's
suggested range.
Viagra is a medicine that increases blood
flow where you need it. With Viagra, you must
be sexually excited to get an erection. If
you take Viagra and are not sexually stimulated,
nothing will happen. You won't get an erection
just by taking the pill. Viagra is not an
aphrodisiac or a hormone. It's a medicine
that treats the physical problem of Erectile
Dysfunction.
Viagra works for most men who take it. In
studies, more than 4 out of every 5 men taking
VIAGRA had better erections versus 1 out of
4 on sugar pill. VIAGRA works in most men
no matter how long they have had ED, what
caused it, or how old they are? And VIAGRA
has been shown to work time and again in studies
of thousands of patients. In those studies,
patients had ED that ranged from mild to severe.
And Viagra works fast. In fact, Viagra works
in as quickly as 30 minutes. Then, you have
at least 4 hours to have a romantic experience
at your own pace. In most patients, Viagra
can be taken once a day as needed.
Viagra Side Effects?
Do not take with grapefruit
juice, as this may cause an undesirable build
up in the body and increase the risk of side
effects.
Common Side Effects: Altered vision
(blue tint or haze), congested sinuses, or
dry eyes. These events may occur in as many
as 3% of patients.
Mild Adverse Side Effects: Flushing,
headache, indigestion, light sensitivity,
rash, unable to tell between blue and green.
While these infrequent reactions may not pose
an immediate danger, contact your physician
as soon as possible, and avoid this medication
until you have received further instructions.
Serious Adverse Side Effects: Arrhythmia,
blood sugar problems (in patients with history
of diabetes), decreased blood flow to the
heart, heart attack, priapism (prolonged and
painful erection), seizures, swelling or redness
of the eyes, or temporary blindness. These
extremely rare side effects indicate the need
for emergency medical attention. Call emergency
services immediately.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever
had a bleeding disorder; heart, kidney, or
liver disease; a heart attack; irregular heartbeats;
angina; a stroke; high or low blood pressure;
sickle cell anemia; multiple myeloma; leukemia;
conditions affecting the shape of the penis
(e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosa, or
Peyronie's disease); or a condition known
as retinitis pigmentosa.
Viagra Warnings?
Viagra has been tested
in more than 120 controlled studies (completed
and ongoing) including over 8,800 men. Through
these studies and its real-world experience,
Viagra has been shown to have a strong safety
profile.
Viagra has helped more than 16 million men
around the world improve their sex lives.
VIAGRA is the #1 prescribed medicine for ED
in the US. If you are taking medicine for
high blood pressure, you should know that,
of the nearly 10 million men in the US who
have taken Viagra, more than 1 million of
them have also taken medicines for high blood
pressure.
Like many medications, Viagra is not a suitable
treatment for all individuals. Death may result
from certain drug interactions with Viagra,
do not take any medication in conjunction
with this treatment that has not been approved
by your prescribing physician.
If you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that
you take Viagra. Tell your doctor if you use
amyl nitrate, amyl nitrite, or butyl nitrate.
Viagra Drug Interactions?
This medication may
cause dangerous side effects if mixed with
certain prescription or herbal preparations.
As some of these interactions could be life
threatening, be sure to give your prescribing
physician a full list of all products taken.
If you are using Viagra, consult with a doctor
or pharmacist before using a new prescription
or herbal treatment for any reason.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially amlodipine (Norvasc) or other medications
for high blood pressure, cimetidine (Tagamet,
Tagamet HB), erythromycin, isosorbide (Imdur,
Ismo, Isordil, and others), itraconazole (Sporanox),
ketoconazole (Nizoral), nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid,
Nitrostat, and others), other medications
to treat impotence, phenobarbital, rifampin
(Rifadin, Rimactane), ritonavir (Norvir),
saquinavir (Invirase), and vitamins.
Viagra Missed Dose?
Viagra is not a medication
that is taken on a regular schedule. If you
miss a dose you simply do not experience the
beneficial factors associated with Viagra.
Viagra Storage?
Store Viagra away from
direct light and heat. Store in a dry location;
avoid storing it in the bathroom, near sinks,
or other areas where it may become damp. Do
not use after the expiration date. Keep Viagra
away from children; both when storing it,
and when discarding any unused medication.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Viagra?
Viagra does not directly
cause an erection, but it alters the body's
response to sexual stimulation by enhancing
the effect of the nitric oxide, a chemical
that is normally released during stimulation.
Nitric oxide causes relaxation of the muscles
in the penis, which allows for better blood
flow to the penile area.
NOTE: The above
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 the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
