Generic Viagra is a drug that maximizes the flow of blood to specific parts of the body as well as relaxing muscles. It is used to take care of the erectile dysfunction in men. It has another brand known as revatio, which should not be taken with any other medication. Revatio is used to improve both men and women exercise capacity and it also treats hypertension of pulmonary artery. Use of Viagra with some drugs can cause various side effects.
Before taking prescription of the drug from the doctor, you are supposed to tell the doctor about any other medication that you are taking. Any nitrate drug medicated for heart problems or chest pains can cause fatal side effects while taken with Viagra. This is because the combination of the two can lead to a sudden decrease in your blood pressure.
You should inform your doctor in Australia if you have the following conditions before taking Generic Viagra:
· Kidney or liver disease
· Stomach ulcer
· Physical deformity of the penis
· Bleeding disorder
· Low or high blood pressure
· Recent history of stroke, congestive heart failure or heart attack
· Coronary artery problems, heart disease or heart rhythm problems
· Restriction order by the doctor to have sexual intercourse
· Retinitis Pigmentosa
Generic Viagra can lead to decreased blood flow to the eye’s optic nerve. This results in sudden loss of vision. However, this has been reported by a few people taking generic Viagra. Most of the victims who lose vision as a result of taking this drug have got other conditions like those named above. Therefore, it is important for you to talk to your doctor before taking the medication. Viagra should not harm an unborn baby.
How to take generic Viagra
You should follow your doctor’s advice and prescription when taking this drug. Do not take less or more than prescribed. It is advisable that you take this drug 30 minutes to an hour before an intended sexual activity. Four hours is the longest you can take it before a sexual activity. You should also not take the drug more than one time in a day. It is important to follow what the doctor has advised you to as erection will not just occur after taking a pill. You only get an erection when you are sexually stimulated. In case you are engaging in a sexual activity under the influence of generic Viagra and all over sudden you feel pain, become nauseated or dizzy, become numb or tingling in your neck, chest, jaw or arms stop right away and call your doctor. This could be serious side effects of the drug.
You should store it at room temperature far from heat and moisture. Avoid taking grapefruit products and alcohol during the medication. The following are generic Viagra side effects depending on the matter of urgency.
Seek emergency help if the following happens:
· Heart attack symptoms
· Sudden vision loss or vision changes
· Erection that lasts longer than 4 hours or painful erection
Contact the doctor if you experience the following:
· Irregular heart beat
· Shortness of breathe
· Swelling hands, feet and ankles
· Sudden hearing loss or ringing in your ears
· Light-headed feeling like you will pass out
· Seizures
Common side effects
· Headaches
· Flushing
· Upset stomach
· Abnormal vision
· Stuffy nose
· Back pain or muscle pain
You should be aware that a long erection that exceeds 4 hours can damage your penis. If at all your penis is painful while erect, you should seek urgent medical help. Otherwise, if you are keen about the above points, generic Viagra should work efficiently in your body. All the best.

I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.