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Uses
This medication is used to treat
male sexual function problems (erection problems).
How To Use
Viagra 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.
Storage
Store at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep
this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Side Effects
Headache, flushing, stomach upset,
nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness might occur. If these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Precautions
Before using this drug, tell your
doctor your medical history, including any allergies (especially drug allergies),
any penis conditions such as fibrosis/scarring, history of painful/prolonged
erection (priapism), sickle cell anemia, blood system cancers (such as
leukemia or myeloma), or Peyronie's disease, eye problems (retina diseases).
kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorders or active stomach ulcers, heart
diseases, stroke or severe high or low blood pressure. Limit alcohol intake,
as it may aggravate side effects of Viagra. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness
when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. The elderly
may be more sensitive to the side effects of Viagra, therefore caution
is advised in this group.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription
and prescription medication you may use, especially any 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) or
high blood pressure medicines.
Notes
Do not share this medication with
others, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by
Viagra. Use of this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted
diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B, gonorrhea).
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