Taking Viagra - Sildeafil

The generic name for Viagra is: sildenafil (oral) (sil DEH na fil)
It is sold under the brand names: Viagra

The Uses for Viagra

Viagra is a drug that is used by men to treat impotence. The compond in Viagra increases the patient's body's ability to achiev an erection and to maintian the erection during sexual stimulation. Note that Viagra does nothing protect you from aquiring or spreading sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV Aids or Herpes.

How to Take Viagra

Viagra is a small blue tablet that is taken orally. It should be taken aproximatly 1 hour before engaging in sexual activity. Viagra can however, be taken between 4 hours and 30 minutes before beginning sexual activity. Regardless of sexual activity, Viagra should not be taken more than once daily. Additinally, you should not vary the dosagage of Viagra (more or less) or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor or hospital staff.

Warnings/Precautions of Taking Viagra

Before taking Viagra, be sure to tell your doctor if you have:

• if you have had a heart attack, stroke, or irregular heartbeats within the last six to eight months
• have angina
• have a history of heart failure
• have coronary artery disease
• have a stomach ulcer
• have high or low blood pressure
• have kidney problems
• have ever had blood problems, including sickle cell anemia or leukemia
• have a bleeding disorder
• have liver problems
• have retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye)
• have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease
• have a tumor of the bone marrow, sickle cell anemia, leukemia or any other x condition that might lead to prolonged and/or painful erections
• or are taking another medicine to treat impotence.

If you have any of the above conditions, you may not be able to take Viagra, or you may require a different dosage of Viagra or special monitoring during treatment - again check with your doctor. Viagra is not suggested for use by women, it is found in the FDA pregnancy category B which indicates that Viagra is not expected to be harmful to an unborn hildren. Regardless, women should not take Viagra. It is not known whether the active compound in Viagra is able to pass into breast milk. There are also incications that if you are 65 years of age or older, you may be more likely to experience ome or more side effects from Viagra than others. Again, in this case your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of Viagra for you.

If you Miss a Dose of Viagra

Since you take Viagra as needed - prior to sexual activity, you are unlikely to miss a dose.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Viagra can cause some side effects. These effects are usually mild to moderate and usually don't last longer than a few hours. Some of these side effects are more likely to occur with higher doses. The most common side effects of Viagra are headache, flushing of the face, and upset stomach. Less common side effects that may occur are temporary changes in color vision (such as trouble telling the difference between blue and green objects or having a blue color tinge to them), eyes being more sensitive to light, or blurred vision. In rare instances, men have reported an erection that lasts many hours. You should call a doctor immediately if you ever have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours. If not treated right away, permanent damage to your penis could occur. Heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, and death have been reported rarely in men taking Viagra. Most, but not all, of these men had heart problems before taking this medicine. It is not possible to determine whether these events were directly related to Viagra.

Storing Viagra

As with all prescription drugs, keep your Viagra out of the reach of children. To protect the qyality of your Viagra leave it in the container it was originally in. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).

What to do if you have a Viagra Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Viagra overdose are not known, but are likely to include chest pain, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, and swelling of the ankles or legs.

More Information about Viagra

If you take medicines that contain nitrates, either regularly or as needed, you NOT take Viagra. If you take Viagra while taking any nitrate medicine or recreational drug containing nitrates, there is a possiblity that your blood pressure could drop suddenly to an unsafe level. You could cause you to become dizzy, faint, or in extreme cases have a heart attack or stroke. Nitrates are often a component of many prescription medicines that are used to treat angina. Viagra is only for patients with erectile dysfunction. Viagra is not for newborns, children, or women. Do not let anyone else take your Viagra. Viagra must be used only under a doctor's supervision.

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Disclaimer regarding this Viagra Information

This drug (Viagra) information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.