Author: Dr. Hashmi
Safety is important. And it helps to know about possible side effects. VIAGRA (SILDENAFIL CITRATE) can cause serious side effects. Rarely reported side effects include: an erection that will not go away (priapism). If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away. If it is not treated right away, priapism can permanently damage your penis. sudden vision loss in one or both eyes. Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes can be a sign of a serious eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Stop taking VIAGRA and call your…
If you think Viagra and other erectile drugs are passport to satisfying sexual encounters, think again. Dr Mahinder Watsa warns you of their side-effects It’s a growing phenomenon to find all health related issues being prescribed a pill. Common cold, a mild headache, to generally feeling down and out, everything comes with a pill to snap you out of it. Sex then, is no exception. Increasingly, we find young men, with no apparent major sexual problem, taking to drugs meant to help the ones suffering from erectile dysfunction. To make matters worse, hardly anyone realise the adverse repercussions of such…
Viagra, Levitra or Cialis is often the first oral medication tried for erectile dysfunction. For most men who have trouble keeping an erection firm enough for sex (erectile dysfunction), these medications work well and cause few side effects. Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra or Staxyn) and tadalafil (Cialis) are all medications that reverse erectile dysfunction by increasing nitric oxide, a chemical naturally produced by your body. Nitric oxide opens and relaxes blood vessels in the penis, helping you get and keep an erection. These erectile dysfunction medications don’t increase your sex drive and only cause erections when you are sexually stimulated.…
On May 15, 2002, the results from an important study on the use of Viagra® in men with hypertension arrived in my email. It seems that the “magic pill” has been shown to be safe for use in men who are taking high blood pressure medication. If you’re wondering why Viagra® would be a problem for men with hypertension – it’s because one of the effects of Viagra® is increased blood flow – specifically in the penis – which is one the causes of erection. However, if you are already having problems with blood pressure – such that your blood…
Even if your high blood pressure (or hypertension) has caused erectile dysfunction (ED), you have every reason to be optimistic about the future and a healthy sex life. ED is a common problem associated with high blood pressure but there are many proven treatments you can try. A doctor’s first choice for treating erection problems is usually one of the pills called PDE5 inhibitors. First there was Viagra. Now there’s also Cialis, Levitra, and Staxyn. All of these drugs work in similar ways. They don’t increase sexual desire. They make it physically possible to get an erection when you are…
If you’re struggling with erectile dysfunction, really, the last thing you should do is attempt to cover it up with a drug. Even slight problems maintaining an erection can be a sign of serious health problems elsewhere in your body, namely in your heart. You may be aware that the inability of the inner lining of your arteries (endothelium) to dilate fully leads to damage and to subsequent hardening, also known as atherosclerosis, and is a major cause of heart disease and can lead to stroke, heart attack, and sudden death. As the disease process unfolds the smaller arteries in…
More than 35 million men around the world have been prescribed Viagra (sildenafil citrate),1 Pfizer’s blockbuster drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). With sales of more than $2 billion in 2012,2 it seemed this drug, with its promises of instant virility and sexual prowess, was unstoppable. Viagra holds 49 percent of the market for sexual dysfunction treatments, which, at an average cost of $22 a pill,3 is a major income stream for Pfizer – but there are signs of trouble. For starters, sales of ED drugs have seen slow growth (just 1 percent annually) and even declines in sales…
The following side effects are associated with Viagra: Common side effects of Viagra: Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe Head PainLess Severe IndigestionLess Severe NosebleedLess Severe Temporary Redness of Face and NeckLess Severe Visible Water RetentionLess Severe Infrequent side effects of Viagra: Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or SinusSevere Problems with EyesightSevere BackacheLess Severe Chronic Trouble SleepingLess Severe DiarrheaLess Severe DizzyLess Severe FeverLess Severe Flu-Like SymptomsLess Severe Inflammation of the NoseLess Severe Joint PainLess Severe RashLess Severe Redness of SkinLess Severe Sinus Irritation and CongestionLess Severe Stuffy NoseLess Severe Trouble BreathingLess Severe Urinary Tract InfectionLess Severe Rare side effects of…
Many men with erectile dysfunction currently face a difficult decision – they can either accept a less satisfying sex life or they can take Viagra and put up with the side effects. And these are the lucky ones – millions of men with sexual function problems do not even have the option of taking Viagra as it is not suitable for people with angina or those who have had a stroke or a heart attack. But, there could soon be another option for the millions of men with erectile problems. +2 A new cream which is currently being trialled in…
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of sildenafil. Stop using sildenafil and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: sudden vision loss; ringing in your ears, or sudden hearing… Read All Potential Side Effects and See…