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The following
information is a summary about Viagra. It is not
intended to replace a doctor's instructions. USES:
This medication is used to treat male sexual
function problems (erection problems).
HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION:
Viagra 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 Viagra, 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 Viagra 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).
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
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