What is Viagra?
Viagra is used to treat (impotence) in men. Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women.
Do not take Viagra while also taking Revatio, unless your doctor tells you to.
Important information
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Viagra. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, especially riociguat (Adempas).Do not take Viagra if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, and some recreational drugs such as "poppers". Taking sildenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
Stop using Viagra and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Viagra if you are allergic to sildenafil, or:-
if you take other medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat (Adempas).
To make sure Viagra is safe for you, tell your doctor about your other medical conditions, especially:
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heart disease or heart rhythm problems, coronary artery disease;
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a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure;
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high or low blood pressure;
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liver or kidney disease;
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a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
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a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
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a stomach ulcer;
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retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
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a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease); or
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if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.
Viagra is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether sildenafil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give Viagra to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.
How should I take Viagra?
Take Viagra exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Viagra is usually taken only when needed, 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity. You may take it up to 4 hours before sexual activity. Do not take Viagra more than once per day.
Viagra can help you have an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Follow your doctor's instructions.
During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect of Viagra.

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