VIAGRA SAFTEY INFORMATION

Who should not take VIAGRA
VIAGRA has been shown to work safely in most men. But if you take any medicines that have nitrates in them (like nitroglycerin for chest pain)—every day or even once in a while—you should NOT take VIAGRA.

Important safety information
Discuss your general health status with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek immediate medical help.

Don't take VIAGRA if you take nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain, as this may cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.

As with any ED tablet, in the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

If you are older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA. If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25-mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25 mg of VIAGRA in a 48-hour period.

In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including VIAGRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA, and call a doctor right away.

Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of hearing, stop taking VIAGRA and contact a doctor right away.

If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of VIAGRA.

VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

The most common side effects of VIAGRA are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.

Talk to your doctor
The truth is, doctors talk to men about erectile dysfunction (ED) all the time. For doctors, it’s like treating any other condition. So don’t let a conversation with your doctor get between you and a more satisfying sex life.

Start with these 5 words
There are lots of ways to tell a doctor you’re not satisfied with your erections. But the simplest way is probably the best. Just ask, “Is VIAGRA right for me?” Your doctor will take it from there.

Want more ideas on starting the conversation? Try one of these:

• Every so often, I have a problem getting an erection. What does this mean?
• I want to try VIAGRA, but is it safe for me?
• I heard that with age, sex slows down. Is this true?
• Could a medication I’m taking affect my sexual performance?

Before you get a prescription, your doctor may give you a routine checkup. That means he will assess your general health, like take your blood pressure. Your doctor also will ask a few questions about your sex life.

Find an ED-friendly doctor
Want to find a doctor with a lot of experience treating ED? The Sexual Health Doctors online directory can help.

About Sexual Health Doctors
Sexual Health Doctors is a national directory of healthcare providers. It was created so that men could easily find qualified doctors in their area. All doctors in the directory have shown that they are comfortable discussing sexual health conditions. They are also highly experienced in treating these conditions.