Viagra Side effects
Introduction:
Viagra is a blue colored, diamond shaped, magic pill and is acknowledged as a veteran in treating the male impotence problems. This wonder drug the proud production of Pfizer, the largest and well-known pharmaceutical company is gaining wide popularity as it has proved to be very effective in curing erectile dysfunction. It is estimated that nearly 300 million Viagra pills are sold every year.
In spite of its great popularity Viagra is not free from side affects. Clinical tests show that generally Viagra causes bad effects such as nasal congestion, headache and impaired vision. In certain cases Viagra also causes the adverse effects of photophobia, flushing, distorted vision and dyspepsia. These side effects may differ from person to person.
Side effects:
The very common adverse effect of Viagra is headache. Nearly one in ten persons on Viagra therapy complains of headache. Some persons may suffer from indigestion, flushing, giddiness, certain vision disorders, and nasal congestion. Viagra also causes tachycardia or an increase in the heart beat, nausea, pain in the chest, palpitations of heart pain in the muscles. Some persons who are on Viagra may experience sensation of spinning, weariness, and tinnitus. This drug may cause dry mouth, rash, and pain in the eye, red eyes, double vision and other eye disorders. In very rare cases Viagra causes the side effects of sudden increase or decrease in blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, fainting and unusual heartbeats. In a very few cases, a rare but probable side effect of Viagra is Priapism, a condition that causes an erection to last for hours. In such cases it is better to take the advice of the doctor as such a condition will result in multiple myeloma or leukemia and sickle cell anemia. The use of Viagra in rare cases may cause sudden hearing loss.
Though Viagra is believed by laymen as a magic potion in the treatment of erectile dysfunction it is not free from causing side effects. Before using Viagra, one should study carefully the important safety information available from different sources. One cannot buy Viagra without prescription from the doctors. One should consult the doctor and can apt for Viagra only after doctor’s prescription.
It is very important that the patient should discuss the status of his general health with his doctor before going for Viagra. Those who are taking nitrates for chest pain should avoid taking Viagra for it may cause sudden decrease in blood pressure. It would be safer to use Viagra only after talking to the doctor and only after his approval.
