What is Viagra used for?

Viagra is prescribed by a doctor to treat impotence in men. Viagra is meant to increase the body’s ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual situations. Viagra will not and is not meant to protect you from getting an STD, including Aids.

Who should not take Viagra?

• Men who are currently using medicines that contain nitrates, such as nitroglycerin should not use Viagra because taken together they can lower the blood pressure too much.
• Viagra should not be used by women or children.

Reports of Side Effects in Patients:

• Several heart-related side effects have been reported
• heart attack
• sudden death
• irregular heart rhythm
• stroke
• chest pain, and increased blood pressure.
• A serious condition of prolonged erection (priapism). If your erection lasts longer than 4 hours, CALL YOUR DOCTOR.

Special Warnings while taking Viagra:
Viagra was not studied in patients who have a history of the following conditions:

• Heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening irregular heart rhythm within the last 6 months
• Very low and very high blood pressure
• Heart failure or unstable chest pain
• eye disorders

General Precautions with Viagra:

• You should have a complete exam to find out the cause of your impotence before you take Viagra.
• There are a lot of medications that can interact with Viagra, tell your doctor about all medications you are taking including over the counter ones.

What are some possible side effects of Viagra? (This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Viagra.  Ask your doctor  to go over a complete list of side effects.)

• Headache
• Urinary tract infection
• Visual changes
• sensitivity to light.
• Diarrhea

For more detailed information about Viagra, ask your doctor.