VIAGRA DRUG INFO
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 Viagra is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using Viagra.
SILDENAFIL - ORAL (sill-DEN-uh-fil)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Viagra
VIAGRA
USES: Viagra is used
to treat male sexual function problems (erection problems).
HOW TO USE VIAGRA: Viagra is taken by mouth as needed
between four hours and one-half hour before sexual activity
(about one hour before is most effective). Take Viagra only
as directed, usually once daily as needed. Viagra works
along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection.
VIAGRA 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.
VIAGRA PRECAUTIONS: Before using Viagra, 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 Viagra. 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. Viagra is not to be
used in women or children. The elderly may be more sensitive
to the side effects of Viagra; therefore caution is advised
in this group.
VIAGRA 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.
VIAGRA OVERDOSE: If Viagra overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe
dizziness, fainting, or prolonged erection.
VIAGRA 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)
VIAGRA MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
VIAGRA STORAGE: Store Viagra at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from
light and moisture. |
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