Viagra (sildenafil) is a medicine recommended for the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by a number of factors, including bad habits, hereditary diseases, taking medications etc. However, it’s important to consult your doctor beforehand to make sure you do need Viagra. Such medical conditions as diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, depression and peripheral vascular disease are likely to interfere with the efficiency of your treatment. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Viagra to see if you will benefit from it. If Viagra doesn’t work from the first time your dosage may be increased. Headache, nasal congestion, dizziness facial flushing, indigestion, trouble telling the difference between green and blue, diarrhea, and unexplained rash are some of the side effects reported by people taking this medicine. If you think you have taken too much of this drug and experience symptoms that are bothersome or seem strange talk to your health care provider as soon as possible. You are not supposed to share this medicine with other people as every dosage depends on a number of individual factors, such as age, other drugs you are taking and medical conditions you have or used to have.
Brand names: Viagra, Revatio
Generic names: Sildenafil citrate
