What Are the Side Effects of Viagra Pills
Viagra is a medicine which works to reduce the erectile dysfunction of men who are unable to have or maintain an erection. This tablet dilates blood vessels in the penis, allowing a greater amount of blood to enter and therefore produce an erection.
There are many myths about this medicine and at OneHowTo we want to help you by letting you know a little more in depth what are the side effects of Viagra pills so you can be informed of all the risks involved in taking this medicine.
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As with any medication, some people who take Viagra may experience different forms of side effects more easily than others. Below, you'll find the effects which can be produced by the intake of Viagra, those which have been most commonly felt by patients:
- Headache
- Reddening of the face
- Pain and discomfort in the stomach
- Blurred vision
- Vision with increased colour intensities.
- Nasal congestion
- Pain in the back area
- Muscular pain and/or discomfort
- Dizziness and nausea
- Appearance of skin eruptions
- Bladder pain
- Indigestion
Take a look at what happens if you take Viagra and don't need it for more information on the subject.
Among the side-effects of Viagra which have been most commonly felt, the headache is the one which most patients suffered. Indeed, one in 10 patients experienced this condition.
However, there are other effects that have also been very frequently experienced: around 10% of people who take Viagra suffer side effects such as:
- Reddening of the face
- Indigestion
- Altered vision
- Nasal congestion
- Feeling dizzy
Less common side-effects of Viagra, those that are experienced by between 1 and 10 people for every 1000; are:
- Vomiting
- Skin eruptions
- Problems in vision: pain, double vision, subconjunctival haemorrhage, irritation in the eyes
- Irregular cardiac pace, or faster than normal
- Muscular pain
- Drowsiness and/or sense of weariness
- Vertigo
- Whistling in the ear
- Dry mouth
- Chest pains
Then there are also the rare side-effects of Viagra, in other words, those which are suffered by between 1 and 10 people from every 10000 patients. Amongst these issues are:
- High or low blood pressure
- Fainting
- Cerebrovascular accidents
- Bleeding of the nose
- Sudden reduction of hearing
At OneHowTo we highlight that it is imperative that before taking Viagra you visit a medical specialist who can confirm whether this medicinal product is suitable for your circumstances and, if it is, can indicate the recommended dosage for your case, though the average dose is 25 to 100 mg 30 minutes to 4 hours before coitus.
You should bear in mind that Viagra is contraindicated for:
- Under 18s
- Women
- People who take so-called 'nitrate' medicines
- People allergic to sildenafil
Other side effects that have not been listed in any study but that have been reported are:
- Anxiety and other nervous system problems
- Transient global amnesia
- Prolonged erection
- Temporary vision loss
If you have felt any of these symptoms you can choose some natural alternatives to Viagra instead.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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Tips
- If you have any other side effects that are not listed here, you should visit your doctor as soon as possible so he can perform tests to see if the intake of this drug has caused this.
