Viagra

What is this Generic Viagra?

Sildenafil Citrate is an oral medication, used for treating erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.

What should I tell my doctor before I use this medication?
You should inform your doctor about all your health problems and especially if you suffer or have experienced any of the following:

• retinitis pigmentosa or any other vision problems
  
• liver or kidney disease
  
• heart problems or history of heart attacks
  
• low or high blood pressure
  
• history of stroke
  
• allergies
  

How should I take Generic Viagra?
You should take the tablets exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Take one pill with a full glass of water approximately an hour prior to sexual activity and do not take more than one pill per day. Do not increase or decrease the dose without speaking to your healthcare provider first and in the case of an accidental overdose, seek medical help at once.

The consumption of fat-rich food might inhibit the effect of this medication, while the excessive consumption of alcohol might intensify the possible side effects and should be avoided.

What drugs may interact with this medication?

You should inform your healthcare provider about all the medications and supplements that you are currently taking or have taken recently in order to provide him with accurate information, which he can use in order to decide if this medication is right for you. Below are listed some of the drugs that might interact with Sildenafil Citrate:
PDE5 inhibitors such as Tadalafil, Vardenafil, and other forms of Sildenafil

• Blood pressure drugs
  
• Alpha blockers, which are commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia or high blood pressure:
  
  
  
  • Alfuzosin
    
  • Phenoxybenzamine
    
  • Phentolamine
    
  • Silodosin
    
  • Tamsulosin
    
  • Terazosin
    
  • Doxazosin
    
  • Prazosin
    
  
  
• Nitrates such as:
  
  
  
  • Nitroglycerin (capsules or tablets)
    
  • Nitroglycerin patches, ointment or spray
    
  • Isosorbide dinitrate
    
  • Isosorbide mononitrate
    
  
  

What should I be aware of while taking this medication?

Using Sildenafil promotes natural erection, which is achieved only after sexual stimulation – if your erection lasts for a few hours or becomes painful, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible as this might lead to serious complications and cause irreversible damage. If you experience any vision problem, nausea, chest pain, and dizziness while taking this medication or while having sexual intercourse, you should contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Sildenafil is an erectile dysfunction treatment and does not increase the sexual desire or protect from unwanted pregnancy, venereal diseases, or AIDS.


What are the possible side effects?

The most common side effects that Sildenafil causes are:

• flashing
  
• headaches
  
• dyspepsia (indigestion)
  
• nasal congestion
  
• vision problems such as blurred vision or excessive sensitivity to light (photophobia)
  

Less common, but severe possible side effects are:

• ventricular arrhythmias
  
• sudden hearing loss
  
• heart attack
  
• priapism
  
• severe hypotension
  

Call your doctor if you experience strong adverse reaction or if the mild side effects persist!

How should I store my medication?
This medication should be stored in a safe place, away from the reach of children and at temperatures that range from 59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 30 degrees Celsius). The expired or unused tablets should be disposed of in accordance with your country’s regulations.