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Side Effects
Less common to rare side effects may include: - Abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, abnormal ejaculation, allergic reactions, anxiety, asthma, bloodshot eyes, bone pain, breast enlargement, cataract
s, chest pain, chills, coordination problems, cough, depression, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, dilated pupils, dizziness, double vision, drowsiness, dry eyes, dry mouth, emotional or me
ntal disturbances, eye inflammation or pain, other eye disorders, fainting, falling, genital problems, gout, gum inflammation, heart problems, increased night-time urination, increased pressure in the
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What is this Drug
Viagra is used to treat impotence in men. Viagra increases the body's ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation.
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Cautions
Use Viagra exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. If too much is used, the chance of side effects is increased. - If
you experience a prolonged or painful erection for 4 hours or more, contact your doctor immediately. This condition may require prompt medical treatment to prevent tissue damage of the penis and possi
ble permanent impotence.
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Overdosage
Although there is no report for overdose of Viagra, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Viagra. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: - Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) or
- Coronary artery disease or - Heart attack, history of (within the last 6 months) or - High blood pressure or - Low blood pressure or - Stroke, history of (within the last 6 mont
hs)¡XChance of problems occurring may be increased - Abnormal penis, including curved penis and birth defects of the penis¡XChance of problems occurring may be increased - Bleeding problems
- Retinitis pigmentosa¡XChance of problems occurring may be increased. It is not known if the medicine is safe for use in these patients
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Before Taking This Medicine
If you have heart problems severe enough to make sexual activity a danger, you should avoid using Viagra. Use it cautiously--if at all--if you've had a heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening heart
irregularities within the past 6 months. Be equally cautious if you have severe high or low blood pressure, heart failure, or unstable angina (crushing heart pain that occurs at any time). I
f you have a condition that might result in long-lasting erections, such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma (a disease of the bone marrow), or leukemia, use Viagra with caution. Also use cautious
ly if you have a genital problem or deformity such as Peyronie's disease.
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