Viagra has been a revolutionary drug as far as dealing with erectile dysfunction is concerned. As a matter of fact, it has helped many couples the world over, who had completely lost hope of ever enjoying sexual intimacy, to enjoy it once again. However, there are quite a number of adverse side effects that are associated with the use of Viagra that couples need to be aware of.
These adverse side effects are usually associated with the active ingredient contained in Viagra, known as Sildenafil. They include the following:
Less common side effects:
-Bladder pain,
-Dizziness,
-Bloody or cloudy urine,
-Stomach upset,
-Indigestion,
-Tenderness around the stomach area,
-Frequent urination,
-Burning sensation in the chest or stomach,
– Tingling, itching, numbness, crawling, burning, prickling, or ”pins and needs’’ feelings.
-Rare side effects
-Vomiting,
-Increased asthmatic attacks,
-Trembling and shaking,
– Failure to experience orgasms among other sexual problems,
-Rectal bleeding,
-Stomach or abdominal pain,
-Buzzing or ringing in the years,
-Mental depression,
– Lack of proper coordination,
-Abnormal vision,
-Chest pain,
-Confusion,
-Bone pain,
-Blurred Vision,
-Pale and cool skin,
-Anxiety,
-Bleeding in the eyes,
-Behavior change which mimics drunkenness,
-Breast enlargement,
-Chills,
-Cold sweats,
-Temporary vision loss,
-Unusual weakness or tiredness,
-Vision changes,
-Slurred speech,
-Trouble breathing,
-Skin ulcers,
-Restless sleep,
-Skin lesions accompanied by swelling,
-Sore throat,
-Skin paleness,
-Sudden weakness,
-Sensitivity to light,
-Itching, redness, or tearing of the eyes,
– Swollen and painful joints,
– Prolonged and painful erection of the penis,
-Nightmares,
-Numbness of the hands,
– Decrease in the quantity of urine as well as frequent urination,
– Hearing loss or deafness,
-Seizures,
-Lightheartedness or dizziness, especially when one gets up from a sitting or lying position suddenly.
-Drowsiness,
-Double vision,
-Dry mouth,
– Skin itching, hives, or rash,
– Seeing unusual shades of color that you are not used to,
-Swelling of the hands, face, lower legs, or feet
-Fainting or felling faint,
-Dry eyes,
-Excessive hunger,
-Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat,
– Severe and persistent headache,
– Chills or fever,
-Dilated pupils,
-Excessive sweating,
-Side or lower back pain,
– Continuous feeling of severe nausea,
-Increased thirst,
-Migraine headache,
-Feeling as if your eyes have something,
-Scaling, dryness, redness, or peeling of the skin,
-Redness, swelling, or burning of the eyes.
More common side effects
-Bloody nose,
-Flushing,
-Unusually warm skin,
-Sneezing,
-Redness of the skin,
-Difficulty in falling asleep,
– Aches and pain in the muscles,
-Labored or difficult breathing,
– Stomach discomfort after taking meals,
-Tenderness or pain around the cheekbones and eyes,
-Headache,
-diarrhea,
-Runny or stuffy nose.
If you notice any of the above mentioned side effects while taking Viagra, it is important to consult your doctor immediately. Additionally, it is always advisable to consult your medical care provider for advice before taking Viagra.
However, the most frequently reported adverse side effects with most people are Flushing, headache, nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea, back pain, abnormal vision, dyspepsia, myalgia, as well as rash.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.