Viagra Information:
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. Viagra 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 Viagra, 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 Viagra at room temperature between
59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light
and moisture. |