Viagra (sildenafil)
(Sildenafil - ORAL)
USES: This medication is used to treat male sexual
function problems (erection problems).
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: 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. Sildenafil 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.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor
your medical history, including 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.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate side effects of this
drug. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a
seated or lying position, get up slowly. 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 any 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) or high blood pressure medicines.
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).
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
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. |