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Product Information VIAGRA ®
History
This
IS ONLY a summary. It contains important information about
VIAGRA
®. It is not meant to take the place of your doctor's instructions.
Please
read this information carefully before you start taking VIAGRA ®. If
you do
not understand any of this information Ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
This medication
can help many men when it is used as directed by a
doctor.
However, VIAGRA ® is not for everyone. It is intended for use by
men
who have erectile dysfunction. Viagra ® must never be used by men
who are
taking medicines that contain nitrates (nitroglycerin) of any kind.
(You should
not take viagra ® even if you only take nitroglycerin
medication
occassionally)
What Is VIAGRA ®?
VIAGRA
®is a pill used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men.
It
can
help many men who have erectile dysfunction get and keep an erection
when
they become sexually excited (stimulated). You will not get an
erection
just by taking this medication. VIAGRA ® helps a man with
erectile
dysfunction get an erection only when he is sexually excited.
How Sex Affects the Body
When a man is
sexually excited, the penis rapidly fills with more blood than
usual.
The penis then expands and hardens. This is called an erection. After
the man
is done having sex, this extra blood flows out of the penis back
into the
body. The erection goes away. If an erection lasts for a long time
(more than 4
hours) you should call a doctor.
Some conditions
and medicines interfere with this natural erection process
and a man cannot
have an erection. If it becomes a frequent problem, this
is called erectile
dysfunction.
During sex, your
heart works harder. Before you start any treatment for
erectile dysfunction,
ask your doctor if you are healthy enough to handle
the extra strain
of having sex.
How VIAGRA ® Works
In many men
with erectile dysfunction, VIAGRA ® helps the body's natural
erection process.
When a man is sexually excited, the penis will fill with
enough blood
to cause an erection. After sex is over, the erection goes away.
VIAGRA ® Is Not for Everyone
VIAGRA ®
is only for patients with erectile dysfunction. VIAGRA ®is not
for newborns,
children, or women. Do not let anyone else take your
VIAGRA ®.
VIAGRA ® must be used only under a doctors supervision.
VIAGRA ®
must never be used by men who are taking any medicines that
contain
nitrates. Nitrates are found in many prescription medicines that are
used to
treat angina (chest pain due to heart disease) such as:
nitroglycerin
(sprays, ointments, skin patches or pastes, and tablets that are
swallowed
or dissolved in the mouth) isosorbide mononitrate and
isosorbide
dinitrate (tablets that are swallowed, chewed, or dissolved in
the mouth)
Nitrates are also found in illicit drugs such as amyl nitrate or
nitrite
("poppers"). If you are not sure if any of your medicines contain
nitrates,
or if you do not understand what nitrates are, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
If you take VIAGRA ® with any nitrate medicine or illicit drug
containing
nitrates, your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe
level.
You could get dizzy, faint, or even have a heart attack or stroke.
What VIAGRA ® Does Not Do
* VIAGRA ®
does not cure erectile dysfunction. It is a treatment for erectile
dysfunction.
* VIAGRA ®
does not protect you or your partner from getting sexually
transmitted diseases, including HIV-the virus that causes AIDS.
* VIAGRA ®
is not a hormone or an aphrodisiac.
General Precautions with Viagra ®:
You should have
a complete medical evaluation to determine the
cause
of your impotence before taking Viagra ®.
Men who
have medical conditions that may cause a sustained
erection
such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia or multiple myeloma or
who have
an abnormally shaped penis may not be able to take Viagra ®.
There
are several medications that are known to interact with Viagra
®,
so be sure to tell your doctor about all medications you are taking
including those you can get without a prescription.
Viagra
®has not been studied with other treatments for impotence,
so use
in combination with other treatments is not recommended.
Finding the Right Dose for You
If you
arc older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems,
your doctor
may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA ®.
How should I Take VIAGRA ®?
Take VIAGRA
® about one hour before you plan to have sex. Beginning
in about 30 minutes and for up to 4 hours, VIAGRA ® can help you get
an
erection when you are sexually excited. You will not get an erection just
by
taking the pill.
Possible Side Effects of Viagra ®
Like all
medicines, VIAGRA ® can cause some side effects. These effects
are usually
mild and do not last long. Some of these side effects are more
likely
to occur with higher doses. The most common side effects of
VIAGRA
® are headache, flushing of the face, stuffy nose, urinary tract
infection,
diarrhea upset stomach, and visual changes such as mild and
temporary
changes in blue/green colors or increased sensitivity to light.
Accidental Overdose
In case
of accidental overdose, call your doctor fight away.
Storing VIAGRA ®
Keep VIAGRA ® out of the reach of children. Keep VIAGRA ® in its
original container. Store at room temperature, 59o-86oF (15o-30oC).
For More Information on VIAGRA ®
VIAGRA
® is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Only a
doctor can decide if it is right for you. This sheet is only a summary.
If you
have any questions or want more information about VIAGRA ®,
talk with
your doctor or pharmacist or call 1-888-4VIAGRA.
For additional
information, read Pfizer's list of precautions
and FDA's
Center for Research and Evaluation
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