Author: Dr. Hashmi
Side Effects or Adverse Reactions Table 1. Common and Serious Side Effects of Viagra Common Side Effects Frequency Headache 16% Flushing 10% Dyspepsia 7-17% Urinary Tract Infection 3% Abnormal Vision 3-11% Diarrhea 3% Dizziness 2% Rash 2% Serious Side Effects Frequency NAION Rare Priapism Rare Hearing Loss Rare Exfoliative Dermatitis <2% Angina* <2% Stroke <2% Myocardial Infarction* <2% Severe Hypotension* <2% Tachycardia <2% Pulmonary, cerebrovascular, subarachnoid hemorrhage Rare * See warnings and precautions about use with antihypertensives and in patients with cardiovascular disease. Drug Interactions Viagra is a vasodilator and it is extensively metabolized by CYP3A4 and 2C9 liver enzymes.…
Clinical Trials VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) was administered to over 3700 patients (aged 19-87 years) during pre-marketing clinical trials worldwide. Over 550 patients were treated for longer than one year. In placebo-controlled clinical studies, the discontinuation rate due to adverse events for VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) (2.5%) was not significantly different from placebo (2.3%). The adverse events were generally transient and mild to moderate in nature. In trials of all designs, adverse events reported by patients receiving VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) were generally similar. In fixed-dose studies, the incidence of some adverse events increased with dose. The nature of the adverse events in…
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, flushing, or stomach upset may occur. Vision changes such as increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or trouble telling blue and green colors apart may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious…
Viagra (sildenafil) is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor. Common side effects of Viagra include facial flushing, headaches, stomach pain, nasal congestion, nausea, diarrhea, and an inability to differentiate between the colors green and blue. Loss of hearing, ringing in the ears and dizziness may occur. The recommended dose of Viagra is 25-100 mg taken 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. Viagra increases the effects of blood pressure lowering medications. It also increases the blood pressure lowering effects of nitrates (for example, isosorbide dinitrate) that are used primarily for treating angina.…
It is possible that some side effects of Viagra may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. For the Consumer Applies to sildenafil: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet Other dosage forms: intravenous solution As well as its needed effects, sildenafil (the active ingredient contained in Viagra) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking sildenafil, check with your doctor immediately: Less common Bladder pain burning feeling in the chest or stomach burning, crawling, itching, numbness,…
Problems in the bedroom can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, physical fitness or any other factors. Although common, that doesn’t mean there isn’t any recourse for men who want to continue performing at their best. When it comes to early or premature ejaculation, the following five natural remedies can help bring the problem under control. 1. Back to Nutritional Basics When it comes to factors that can damage sexual performance, diet is one of the biggest culprits around. So many people today have a hectic schedule or a busy lifestyle that eating on the go has become commonplace.…
When a man is in a relationship, his health becomes more than his own concerns – it’s also a concern for his partner. That includes problems he has with performance. A wife, girlfriend or regular lover might not notice problems that crop up occasionally, or she might not immediately consider them an issue, but when it comes to premature ejaculation not only will she notice, but it will soon become a problem. Problems with ejaculation – too fast or too slow – isn’t exactly something men can hide. Even if a couple doesn’t discuss it openly, it soon become the…
Premature ejaculation is a sometimes chronic condition where a man ejaculates earlier than he’d like during sex. Some doctors are able to diagnose the condition easily while others think that any man who lasts more than a minute isn’t suffering from the condition. While the finer details of diagnosing the condition remain somewhat muddied, one thing is for certain – it’s a condition nearly every man in the world has experienced at one time or another. Considering how common early ejaculation is, it’s surprising to learn how little most men know about the condition. Some think it’s nothing more than…
This is highly related to conjugal life. It’s a common problem for the beginners. Sometimes it solved naturally within a short time. But in some cases it’s a problem for long time. So, we should have knowledge about premature ejaculation & its treatment. What is ejaculation? Ejaculation is the release of semen from the penis following sexual climax. When a man is sexually stimulated, the brain sends signals to the genital area through nerves in the spinal cord to contract the pelvic muscles. At the start of this process, waves of muscle contractions transport the sperm, with a small amount…
Many men wish they could last a little bit longer during sex. If you find yourself unable to control the timing of your ejaculation, and cannot delay it a few moments even if you want to and try, then you may meet the criteria of what we consider “premature ejaculation” (PE). Well, you about 1/3 of men ages 18 to 59! Like I said, many men wish they could delay their ejaculation – and for good reason! (1) Sex feels good, so why not help it last longer? and (2) Many women take longer to orgasm than men do. For…