Safety is important. And VIAGRA has an established safety profile of over 10 years.
But VIAGRA is not for everyone.
Who should not take VIAGRA
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.
Possible VIAGRA side effects
The most common side effects of VIAGRA are:
In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.
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.
VIAGRA is safe for men with certain other conditions
VIAGRA has been shown to work safely in men who have ED and other health issues. These issues include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, prostate problems, and depression.
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.
VIAGRA is safe for men who take most other medications
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.
VIAGRA can be taken safely with most other medicines, like those for high blood pressure and depression.
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 should not be used with other treatments that cause erections. VIAGRA should not be used with REVATIO as REVATIO contains sildenafil, the same medicine found in 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.
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Talk with your doctor
To get a prescription for VIAGRA, you need to speak to a doctor. When you do, discuss your general health status to ensure that you’re healthy enough for sex.
Who should not take VIAGRA
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.
Possible VIAGRA side effects
The most common side effects of VIAGRA are:
- headache
- facial flushing
- upset stomach
In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.
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.
VIAGRA is safe for men with certain other conditions
VIAGRA has been shown to work safely in men who have ED and other health issues. These issues include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, prostate problems, and depression.
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.
VIAGRA is safe for men who take most other medications
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.
VIAGRA can be taken safely with most other medicines, like those for high blood pressure and depression.
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 should not be used with other treatments that cause erections. VIAGRA should not be used with REVATIO as REVATIO contains sildenafil, the same medicine found in 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.
Tom’s story
“On my doctor’s visit, when we did discuss the issue of my ED, I did have safety concerns. I knew there could be side effects, as you take any drug. My doctor was very good in explaining the whole process of what it was, when you take it, how you take it, what you don’t take it with, and what to expect.”
“On my doctor’s visit, when we did discuss the issue of my ED, I did have safety concerns. I knew there could be side effects, as you take any drug. My doctor was very good in explaining the whole process of what it was, when you take it, how you take it, what you don’t take it with, and what to expect.”
Real patient featured. Individual results may vary.
Dr. Steven Lamm
“VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Here’s important safety information about VIAGRA. Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. Don’t take VIAGRA if you take nitrates for chest pain, as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. Stop taking VIAGRA and call your doctor right away if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. To avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting more that 4 hours. Remember, VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Ask your doctor if VIAGRA is right for you.”
“VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Here’s important safety information about VIAGRA. Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. Don’t take VIAGRA if you take nitrates for chest pain, as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. Stop taking VIAGRA and call your doctor right away if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. To avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting more that 4 hours. Remember, VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Ask your doctor if VIAGRA is right for you.”
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Tom’s story
“On my doctor’s visit, when we did discuss the issue of my ED, I did have safety concerns. I knew there could be side effects, as you take any drug. My doctor was very good in explaining the whole process of what it was, when you take it, how you take it, what you don’t take it with, and what to expect.”
“On my doctor’s visit, when we did discuss the issue of my ED, I did have safety concerns. I knew there could be side effects, as you take any drug. My doctor was very good in explaining the whole process of what it was, when you take it, how you take it, what you don’t take it with, and what to expect.”
Real patient featured. Individual results may vary.
Dr. Steven Lamm
“VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Here’s important safety information about VIAGRA. Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. Don’t take VIAGRA if you take nitrates for chest pain, as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. Stop taking VIAGRA and call your doctor right away if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. To avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting more that 4 hours. Remember, VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Ask your doctor if VIAGRA is right for you.”
“VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Here’s important safety information about VIAGRA. Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. Don’t take VIAGRA if you take nitrates for chest pain, as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. Stop taking VIAGRA and call your doctor right away if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. To avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting more that 4 hours. Remember, VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Ask your doctor if VIAGRA is right for you.”
Talk with your doctor
To get a prescription for VIAGRA, you need to speak to a doctor. When you do, discuss your general health status to ensure that you’re healthy enough for sex.
VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
Please see full prescribing information for VIAGRA (25-mg, 50-mg, 100-mg) tablets.
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