Sildenafil

Usually Sildenafil can last up to 4 hour, however response to a particular medication varies in every patient. It is important to seek medical attention if you have painful erection that lasted more than 4 hours after taking Sildenafil.

Do not take Sildenafil if you: • take medicines called nitrates (such as nitroglycerin) • use street drugs called "poppers" such as amyl nitrate or amyl nitrite, and butyl nitrate • take any medicines called guanylate cyclase stimulators such as riociguat (Adempas) • are allergic to Sildenafil

No, Sildenafil does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.

Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Sildenafil, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Sildenafil.

Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Sildenafil is safe to use in patients with diabetes.

Patients with NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) risk factors may face a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. This medicine should be used with caution and if a loss of vision occurs, the medicine should be discontinued. Usage of this medicine may cause a sudden decrease or loss of hearing, ringing in ears (tinnitus), and dizziness. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should should stop the use of the medicine.

Generally, Sildenafil is safe, with mild side effects.

Liver toxicity related to Sildenafil consumption has been considered a very rare event. However, in the last decade, some cases of Sildenafil-associated hepatotoxicity have been reported.

This medicine is available from a pharmacy and requires a prescription.

If you take too much Sildenafil, you are more likely to experience side effects.

The amount of time Sildenafil takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes around half an hour to one hour for you to experience full effect after taking Sildenafil.

Keep your medicine in the original container. If you take it out of its original container it may not keep well. Keep your medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Do not store Sildenafil or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep it where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.

If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over.

The FDA has not approved Sildenafil in women. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established in any group other than men over the age of 18 years.

Sildenafil has been under trial and is found to be safe in men up to 85 years old. It has not been monitored in men younger than 18 years. It is not indicated in the pediatric age group.

Sildenafil may be taken with or without food; however it may take longer to start working if taken with a high-fat meal.