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 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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