Sildenafil citrate tablets are also commonly well known by its trade name called Viagra and is sold under various other trade names as well. This tablet is primarily utilized with the aim to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Erectile dysfunction is known by another name called impotence. This medical condition indicates that, you cannot get or maintain proper erection. These pills are available since 1988 and to treat erectile dysfunction is the primary aim of these pills. Competitors like tadalafil (cialis) and vardenafil (levitra) are considered to be the biggest competitors of this Viagra. These pills are particularly utilized in order to treat erectile dysfunction in men and it works significantly by relaxing the muscles in the walls of blood vessels. Sexual stimulation enhances the blood flow to the penis. Always consider one fact that, sildenafil citrate is not appropriate for women and any individual whose age is below 18 years. You should not take this medicine more than once in day. Always take this medicine 30 minutes before indulge in sexual activity. Take this medicine under medical guidance only and do not share this medicine with other people. It may not suitable for them and can harm them as well. Always check pharmacy label before purchasing this medicine as it may guide you about the dosage quantity and how often you should take this medicine. Don’t make any changes in dosage without consulting your physician.
WHETHER THESE PILLS SUITABLE FOR YOU OR NOT?
Always consider one fact that, people with certain medical conditions does not suitable some medicines. Sometimes they use certain medicine if extra care is taken. Considering to these reasons and before taking sildenafil, your doctor must be aware about your health conditions. However your doctor may not prescribe this medicine if you have certain health issues such as heart or blood vessel disease, stomach ulcer, loss of vision, liver or kidney problem, stroke or heart attack, sickle-cell disease, bone marrow cancer or leukaemia, any other disease, injury or deformity of penis and if you are allergic of any of the ingredient present in the medicine. In addition, your doctor must be aware about the herbal or complementary medicines if you are using and other prescribed medicines such as angina pain or any ‘nitrite’ drug in order to treat all such health disorders. In some cases, you physician may prescribe sildenafil citrate with special care only, or may not prescribe it all to those who are below 18 years of age.
PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN WHILE USING THIS MEDICINE
•One of the most important advantages of this medicine is that it treats erectile dysfunction effectively.
• Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol if you are taking this medicine. Over intake of alcohol may reduce your ability to get an erection and may prevent you from getting numerous benefits from these pills.
• Avoid juice of grapes, if you are taking these pills just because the chemical present in grapes juice enhances the amount of sildenafil in your bloodstream and may stimulates large number of side effects.
• If you are unable to get rid of the problem of erectile dysfunction after taking this medicine also and if it is not helping you to enhance your sex drive since long time, then accordingly discuss with your doctor. But, don’t take any extra tablets more than prescribed.
• Avoid taking this medicine if you are using any other product or taking any other medicine with the aim to treat erectile dysfunction.
• If you experience chest pain or sudden loss of vision, immediately consult your doctor. In addition, after taking this medicine, if you notice any other symptoms also due to this medicine, then immediately discuss with your doctor.
• Avoid taking this medicine during pregnancy as it can create many complications as well. Women with breast feeding should strictly avoid this medicine as it can seriously affect their baby’s health.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
Along with effective benefits some medicine contains few side effects as well. Not every individual but some people experience few side effects at some extent because they are not familiar with this medicine. But if the symptoms remain for longer period of time, then immediately discuss with your doctor.
• Most commonly observe list of side effects of symptoms includes headache, mild pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, muscle aches, nausea, stuffy or runny nose, vomiting, and changes in sleeping patterns or inadequate sleep, upset stomach, sore throat, nosebleed, diarrhea and so on.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you observe any of the severe allergic reaction such as itching, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face lips of tongue, rashes, and hives and so on. Besides that, side effects that take place for longer period of time such as numbness, chest pain, burning, confusion, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever, memory loss, one sided weakness, painful or prolonged erection, persistent or severe pain, ringing in the ears, seizure, severe or persistent vision changes, speech problems in such extreme cases or the above mention symptoms remain for longer period of time, then it is a serious issue and should be dissolved as early as possible. In such cases you can stop using this medicine but after consulting to your doctor only.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE?
Basically this medicine is handled and stored by health care provider. But, if you are using this medicine at home then store it in a cool, dry place and away from direct heat or light. In addition, keep this medicine away from reach of children and from pets as well.