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Viagra safety information

An inability to maintain or develop an erection necessary for sexual satisfaction is known as impotence. Sildenafil citrate, marketed as Viagra sildenafil, is an effective drug used in the treatment of impotence.

How to use Viagra safely

Sildenafil citrate is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The inability to achieve or maintain an erection is known as erectile dysfunction or impotence. An erection is known to occur when the penis is engorged with blood. This happens when the blood vessels, which take the blood away from the penis, decrease their functions temporarily, and the vessels, which bring blood to the penis, increase the supply of blood. When there is a problem in this process, erectile dysfunction occurs.

Things to take care when using Viagra

When you start using a drug, you should have a look at both, the pros and the cons of using the medicine. The benefits should be weighed against the risks of taking it.

  • Allergies: Tell your doctor, if you have any unusual allergic reactions to this drug or any other medication. Also, talk about other allergic reactions to foods, dyes, animals and preservatives. Ensure that you read the packaging properly, when you buy non-prescription drugs.
  • Pediatric: Sildenafil citrate should not be used in children for treatment of erectile dysfunction.
  • Geriatric: It is advised that elderly people should take lighter doses of sildenafil, especially those who suffer from heart problems, as well as  liver or kidney disease.
  • Pregnancy: Studies have revealed that using this drug is risky, when a woman is pregnant, or about to get pregnant. All traces of this drug should leave the woman’s body when she is expecting a child.
  • Drug Interactions: Using this medication with various drugs is not recommended. Your doctor will take the decision to change your dose, if you are taking some other medicines.

Most common side effects

  • Muscle ache
  • Bloody nose
  • Diarrhoea
  • Difficult breathing
  • Flushing
  • Acute headache
  • Rashes on the skin
  • Pain around the eyes
  • Sneezing
  • Bowel discomfort
  • Sleeplessness
  • Runny nose

Rare side effects

  • Abdominal pain
  • Unusual dreams
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Clumsiness
  • Cough
  • Cramps in the stomach
  • Pain in the ears
  • Increased production of saliva
  • Increased sensitivity of the skin
  • Lack of coordination between limbs and brain
  • Low bladder control
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Numbness of limbs
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Irritation of the tongue
  • Gums start bleeding
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Excessive sleepiness
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Tensed muscles
  • Tightness of chest
  • Sore lips
  • Body starts trembling
  • Aggravation of asthma

Less common side effects

  • Pain in the bladder
  • Burning sensation in the stomach or chest
  • Bloody urine
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Pain on urination
  • Upset bowel movements
  • Stomach becomes tender

You should not use it when you are about to eat food, especially fatty food as this medication can take longer to take effect in your body. You should also be careful not to use this medication if you consume alcohol or tobacco in excessive quantities. If you experience any side effects, stop taking this drug and contact your doctor immediately.