Viagra Information

Uses:
This medication, Viagra, is used to treat problems relating to male sexual function, particularly problems concerning the ability to achieve and maintain an erection. Viagra is a medication that is use to treat impotency and erectile problems.

How to take this medication:
Viagra is the common name for the medication Sildenafil. Sildenafil should be taken by mouth between four hours and one-half hour before sexual activity (taking it about one hour before is most effective). If taken as directed (usually once a day) this medication, along with sexual stimulation, aids in achieving an erection. You do not have to take Viagra every day if you are not planning to have sex or sexual relations that day. You can take Viagra just when you are going to have sexual relations for the most natural and money saving habits in using Viagra.

Possible side effects:
As with any medication, you need to be aware of any side effects you might experience. Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea, and dizziness might occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Not all users are going to experience all or any of the side effects, while some users may experience all of these side effects.

Precautions:
Before using this or any drug, you need to notify your doctor of 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. Alcohol intake should be limited as it may aggravate side effects of this drug. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or prone position, get up slowly. The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug; therefore, caution is advised in this group although Viagra is a medication that will treat all men, of all age groups.

Drug interactions:
To avoid any possible complications or drug interactions, you need to list on our questionnaire any nonprescription and prescription medications you may use, especially any nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin), nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor" medicines), cimetidine, erythromycin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), mibefradil, rifamycins or high blood pressure medicines.

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, as the effects could be additional health problems. Consult poison control if a child has swallowed Viagra for the best possible treatment.