Viagra (sildenafil) is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It can also be used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and sexual dysfunction in women. Viagra relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to specific areas of the body. Viagra is used to treat ED by increasing blood flow to the penis. This medication does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV gonorrhea chlamydia).
Viagra side effects include headache facial flushing upset stomach and blurred vision. Viagra can also cause serious side effects including:
Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
Sudden vision loss
Priapism (an erection lasting more than 4 hours)
Serious skin reactions
Viagra should not be used in combination with other medications used to treat erectile dysfunction such as penile injections or penile implants. Viagra should not be used with nitrates (medications used to treat chest pain) or recreational drugs called “poppers” (such as amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate). Viagra can interact with other medications herbs or vitamins you might be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor about all of the medications herbs and vitamins you are taking.
Do not take Viagra more than once a day. Viagra can be taken with or without food.
If you have any questions about taking Viagra be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Viagra (sildenafil) is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It can also be used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and sexual dysfunction in women. Viagra relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to specific areas of the body.
Viagra side effects include headache facial flushing upset stomach and blurred vision. Viagra can also cause serious side effects including:
Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
Sudden vision loss
Priapism (an erection lasting more than 4 hours)
Serious skin reactions
Viagra should not be used in combination with other medications used to treat erectile dysfunction such as penile injections or penile implants. Viagra should not be used with nitrates (medications used to treat chest pain) or recreational drugs called “poppers” (such as amyl nitrate or butyl nitrate). Viagra can interact with other medications herbs or vitamins you might be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor about all of the medications herbs and vitamins you are taking.
Do not take Viagra more than once a day. Viagra can be taken with or without food.
If you have any questions about taking Viagra be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How does Viagra affect heart rate?
Viagra generally increases heart rate but in some men it may have the opposite effect.
