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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