Information
About Viagra
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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