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As Viagra sildenafil is a prescription drug you need to be aware of what can go wrong if you don't follow the necessary instructions. As a prescription drug, there are a number of warnings linked to this drug, which must be considered when you use it.
You need to take Viagra on an empty stomach. If you take it with food or after having a heavy meal, there is a chance that it might not be as effective compared to you taking it on an empty stomach. Experts suggest that if you take this medication on an empty stomach, it will take a longer time to work.
There is a chance that the intake of this medication might cause dizziness or visual disturbances. So, don't drive or operate any machinery until and unless you know what your reactions are going to be to the intake of this medication. Till then, avoid doing work that requires a lot of concentration and wherein a loss of concentration is liable to cause injuries. If you do experience a spell of dizziness when you take this medication, rest till the symptoms pass.
If you take sildenafil with grapefruit juice, it can lead to an increase in the level of sildenafil in the blood. This means that the chances of your suffering from side effects also increase manifold.
You might experience an erection that lasts for 4 hours or more. This condition is called priapism and in such cases it's important that you contact your doctor immediately. You shouldn't delay the treatment by more than six hours. Otherwise, your penis becomes susceptible to suffering from lasting damage to the erectile tissues. This can also lead to damaging your penis to such an extent that you may end up suffering from untreatable ED.