What is Sildenafil Citrate?
Sildenafil Citrate is a medication that relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Sildenafil Citrate is used to treat Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) in men.
How should I take Sildenafil Citrate?
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Avoid taking High-fat food before taking Viagra as it may cause the medicine to take more time to start working.
- Sildenafil citrate is usually taken only when needed, 30 - 90 minutes before sexual activity. The medication can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill.
- Do not take Sildenafil Citrate more than once a day. Allow 24 hours to pass between doses.
- Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens, if I miss a dose?
- Sildenafil Citrate is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose.
- If you miss a dose of Sildenafil Citrate, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens, if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention, if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a sildenafil overdose may include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.
Precautions to be taken while taking sildenafil
- Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of sildenafil.
- Avoid using other medicines to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without first talking to your doctor.
Warnings
Do not take Sildenafil, if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, and others), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket). Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (”poppers”). Taking Sildenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack.
What are the possible side effects of Sildenafil?
If you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw during sexual activity, stop and call your doctor right away. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
