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The effect various herbs had on specific body functions that are required to produce a strong, firm erection and a strong sex drive. (i.e. circulatory, vascular, nervous, endocrine system, muscular system) We found research studies reported by well respected Institutes: Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute; Institute of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, Munich, Germany; University of Peking; National University of Mexico; and others that demonstrate the positive effect that the proper herbal ingredients provide treating impotence. How Viagra Works During sexual excitation the erection is mediated by nitric oxide released from nerve endings close to the blood vessels of the penis. Relaxation of these vessels causes blood to pool producing an erection. Viagra works by inhibiting the breakdown of nitric oxide and thus enhances its effect. Summary of Viagra Compared to Herbal Treatments (Read Findings For Details) Criteria Viagra Herbal Formula's How often is it taken? 1 tablet 30 minutes prior to sex. 1 or 2 times daily like vitamins depending on ingredient or formulation. Enhances the body's use of nitric oxide Very effective and specifically design to do only this. Effective but depends on the actual herb in each formulation. Immediate Effect Effect typically happens in 30 - 45 minutes. Men will have an increased ability to have an erection when aroused. Viagra immediate effect tends to be more potent in the short term. Reported as 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hour depending on herb. Men will have an increased ability to have an erection when aroused. Typically full impotence benefits are achieved over time. Long term Effect Lasts 24 hours no long term positive effect reported. The effects are typically cumulative and the greatest benefit happen over extended daily use in most instances 4 weeks Other Benefits That Help Treat Impotence No other physical benefits Depending on the herb benefits helping impotence can vary and include increased cardiovascular health, increased testosterone, Side Effects Headache, flushing, stomach upset, nasal stuffiness, diarrhea and dizziness, painful or other urination problems, vision problems, skin rash. Should not be used if you are using and M.A.O. inhibitors. Depending on the ingredient No side effects or very few minor side effects. Typical 4 Month Cost $480 $120 - $226 Summary of Popular Herbal Products Containing Impotence Effective Herbs Described in Findings Herb Orexis(2) Vig RX(3) Vipra(2) Zenerx(4) Shilajit (1) Horny Goat Weed (1) Allium Sativum (1) Ashwagandha Mucuna Pruriens Tribulus Terrestris Tongkat Ali (1) Herb has demonstrated Nitric Oxide enhancement effect as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra. (2) Even though Orexis and Vipra ingredients provide positive benefits for impotence they also contain Yohimbe which is potentially dangerous thus we do not recommend either product. (3) VigRX contains safe ingredients. However. in our research we have found a issues which give us concern over their business practices. They have a high number of complaints files with the Better Business Bureau A class action lawsuit has been filed because they do not honor their product guarantee, They are a foreign company using foreign credit card processor. This decreases the likelihood of ever collecting on their guarantee and increases credit card security concerns. All of which make purchasing VigRX a riskier proposition than from any of the other manufacturers in this review. (4) Out of the 4 herbal supplements Zenerx is our recommended choice. Click Here For Product Information Findings Ingredients That Enhance Nitric Oxides Effect Like Viagra If you are looking for herbal alternatives to Viagra here are three herbs that you should look for that have a demonstrated effect on the body's Nitric Oxide usage like Viagra. Horny Goat Weed Horny goat weed contains a prominent flavonoid called icariin. Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. This was demonstrated in a 1984 University of Peking study which concluded: "Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor that can be developed into an oral effective agent for the treatment of ED." Horny goat weed has been used for for over 2000 years as an sexual and reproductive tonic. It's acts in multiple ways to increase erection ability, size, and fullness. Besides it's PDE-5 inhibitor characteristics it also has positive effects on the endocrine system functioning as an adaptogen by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low - promoting energy, but reduces cortisol levels when they are elevated (an anti-stress effect). High stress conditions, increase cortisol levels causing fatigue and depressing sex drive. It also helps restore low levels of both testosterone and thyroid hormone back to normal - improving sex drive. Allium Sativum (Garlic) Yes, Good old garlic. In two different 1998 studies from the National University of Mexico and one from the Institute of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, Munich, Germany to Garlic was show "activate nitric oxide synthase" or enhances the nervous systems ability to react to nitric oxide. Also there are multiple studies compiled at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute which demonstrate Garlic’s assistance in both preventing and assisting in curing several medical conditions which are often the cause of ED. These include high blood pressure, heart disease, hypertension and artherosclerosis. Shilajit Studies in India showed that Shilajit provided protection to methacrylate against hydroxyl radical induced polymerization and acted as a reversible nitric oxide-captodative agent. These findings are consistent with the therapeutic uses of Shilajit against oxidative stress and geriatric complaints of erectile dysfunction. Herbal Nutrients That Promote All Aspects of Male Health & Naturally Treat Many of The Conditions That Cause ED There are multiple causes of sexual dysfunction and low sex drive which may range from mild (low sex drive, weak erections, lack of energy, slow and weak ejaculation) to severe (total inability to achieve erection and complete lack of sexual desire). These include: Cardiovascular Renal or urological Nutritional (malnutrition, vitamin deficiency) Endocrine (hormonal, i.e. low testosterone or high prolactin are causes Impotence) Neurological Psychological (stress, anxiety, etc.) Pharmacological (alcohol, smoking, recreational and prescription drugs) Environmental toxins (lead, herbicides) General systemic health problems By increasing your health in the above areas you are often able resolve sexual dysfunction issues. This is perhaps where the greatest benefit that natural herbal supplements provide to a mans total sexual performance. Four Herbs Shown to Be Highly Effective Enhancing Libido & Treating Conditions That Cause Impotence Ashwagandha Here is what the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center had to say in their Ashwagandha Clinical Summary. "It (Ashwagandha) is also used as a general tonic, to increase energy and improve health and longevity... Ashwagandha has been shown to exhibit antioxidant effects in the brain and to have a tranquilizing effect on the central nervous system in animals... Human study's suggest Ashwagandha may promote growth in children and improve hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count and sexual performance in adults." Mucuna Pruriens Mucuna Pruriens increases testosterone, stimulates the production of human growth hormone and acts as a prolactin inhibitor. Increased levels of prolactin are considered responsible for up to 70% of erection failure in males. In 2002 a U.S. patent was filed on the use of mucuna pruriens to stimulate the release of growth hormone in humans. Studies in this patent showed that the high levels of L-dopa in the mucuna seed are converted to dopamine which stimulates the release of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. L-dopa and dopamine are also effective prolactin inhibitors. In one another study, Mucuna Pruriens was taken by 56 human males and resulted in improved erection, duration of coitus, and post-coital satisfaction after only four weeks of treatment. It also showed fertility promoting and spermatogenic effects in men, improving sperm count and motility. Tribulus Terrestris Tribulus is a natural testosterone enhancer and also said to be an excellent circulatory system tonic and can help build muscles and strength. Clinical studies on the sexual activity-enhancing effect of tribulus have shown the herb to contain protodioscin, a saponin constituent, improving libido in men with impotence due to various causes; libido in women with menopausal symptoms; and sperm motility in infertile and subfertile men. In another study involving 59 men, ages 22-67, suffering from a range of sexual dysfunctions. An increase of sexual desire and fantasies, as well as sexual self-confidence, were reported in almost all of the patients. The subjective experience of pleasure, joy and satisfaction was reported in 80% of the men; erection improved in over 75% of the men; and the duration of intercourse before ejaculation was prolonged in 25% of the men. Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longfolia) Eurycoma longifolia tree root (long jack root) is a traditional remedy for fatigue, loss of sexual desire, and impotence used for centuries in Malaysia. This amazing plant has only recently been recognized in the west for it's potency helping sexual performance issues. The bioactive Glygopeptide compounds in Tongkat ali are shown to increase free testosterone and decrease SHBG levels in human clinical trials. Both effects assist a mans erection ability, performance and sex drive. 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Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). • A small number of patients have had a sudden loss of eyesight after taking sildenafil. This type of vision loss is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether sildenafil is the actual cause of such vision loss. • Stop using sildenafil if you have any loss in your eyesight and seek medical help right away. What is sildenafil? • Sildenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. • Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women. • Sildenafil may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. 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Follow your doctor's instructions. • 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. You could be having a serious side effect of sildenafil. • Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Viagra is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose. • If you miss a dose of Revatio, 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. 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Continue using sildenafil and talk with your doctor if you have: · warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest; · nosebleed, stuffy nose; · headache; · upset stomach; · sleep problems (insomnia); or · diarrhea. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. 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Viagra sert a augmenter la circulation sanguine dans les arteres du penis et la region pelvienne en general ainsi qu'a assouplir les muscles lisses, caracteristiques du mecanisme physiologique normal de l'erection. Viagra n'a AUCUN effet positif chez un homme ayant deja un mecanisme erectile fonctionnel a 100%; En d'autres termes, Viagra n'a pas la pretention de faire des surhommes avec personne! Les composantes chimiques de Viagra demeurent dans le sang de l'usager pendant environ 4 heures. Ce qui ne signifie pas que l'erection dure 4 heures mais bien que l'homme continue a fonctionner normalement pendant cette periode. Le mecanisme erectile suivi d'une periode refractaire (de repos) est present comme chez l'homme fonctionnel. L'homme ayant pris Viagra pourra donc maintenir le rapprochement sexuel durant quelques heures, sans avoir a ingurgiter une dose supplementaire. A ce prix, on aurait peut-etre avantage a en profiter... dans le respect et le consentement des deux partenaires bien sur... QUELLES SONT LES CONTRE-INDICATIONS A L'UTILISATION DE VIAGRA? Selon les medecins, les principales contre-indications sont celles-ci: Les hommes qui prennent des medicaments contenant des Nitrates (comme les "nitro" utilisees par les patients atteints de maladies cardiaques) doivent s'abstenir de prendre Viagra. De plus, Viagra risque de ne pas fonctionner chez les hommes souffrant d'un diabete exceptionnellement severe, d'une hypertension tres grave et ceux ayant subi une intervention chirurgicale ayant endommage serieusement les nerfs de la region pelvienne. On suggere egalement aux hommes tres sedentaires depuis une longue periode de ne pas entreprendre des activites sexuelles frequentes et essoufflantes de facon drastique. Il pourrait en resulter d'autres problemes de sante. QUELS SONT LES EFFETS SECONDAIRES LES PLUS PROBABLES? Selon les etudes menees sur Viagra, les effets secondaires les plus frequents sont les maux de tete, les rougeurs de la peau, les nausees, les problemes de vision (confusion entre certaines couleurs telles que les tons de verts et bleus - surtout avec le dosage de 100mg) et les problemes d'estomac. Contrairement par contre aux autres traitements chimiques des troubles erectiles, Viagra n'est pas associe au priapisme (erection prolongee tres grave, pouvant mener a une amputation du penis). Le seul facteur pouvant causer un priapisme avec Viagra serait l'utilisation combinee d'une medication contre la leucemie. Il est donc essentiel que l'homme soit totalement honnete lors de la consultation avec le medecin, afin de ne pas omettre des informations sur son etat de sante qui pourraient occasionner des consequences desastreuses. LES FEMMES PEUVENT-ELLES PRENDRE VIAGRA? Le FDA n'a pas encore approuve l'utilisation de Viagra par les femmes, mais des recherches cliniques sont en cours aux Etats-Unis. Les benefices et effets secondaires sont sensiblement les memes que chez les hommes; C'est-a-dire que Viagra n'a aucun effet sur le desir sexuel mais joue un role dans le processus d'excitation sexuelle (lubrification vaginale et augmentation de la circulation sanguine de la region pelvienne). Et pour certaines femmes, cela permet d'atteindre plus facilement l'orgasme. VIAGRA DOIT BIEN AVOIR DES LIMITES? Disons d'abord que Viagra n'a pas le meme effet chez tous les hommes. Certains ressentent les effets secondaires avec une telle intensite que la relation sexuelle ne leur apparait pas aussi invitante qu'anticipee. Une erection bien ferme accompagnee d'une migraine et de nausees risque d'en decourager certains... mais il semblerait que les effets secondaires tendent a se dissiper avec le temps et la prise reguliere du medicament. Mais la limite la plus importante a mes yeux (et a la survie de ma carriere de sexologue!) est la suivante: Viagra n'a AUCUN effet positif sur les troubles erectiles causees par des difficultes relationnelles, conjugales, psychologiques et emotionnelles. Ce n'est pas une pilule miracle qui repare les relations de couples dysfonctionnelles. Viagra ne remplace pas la communication intime, la validation des sentiments et emotions vecus dans le couple ni ne repare les disputes qui minent la qualite de la vie sexuelle. La prise de Viagra devrait etre une decision de couple, dans la mesure ou elle affectera la dynamique relationnelle. Et souvenez-vous que Viagra ne guerit pas l'impuissance erectile... Viagra traite l'impuissance erectile. Selon moi, une demarche en sexologie pourrait tres bien accompagner la prise de Viagra. Nous savons tres bien que tout facteur entrainant une modification au niveau de la dynamique relationnelle, aussi positif qu'il puisse paraitre, risque de bousculer les partenaires impliques. Nous pouvons penser que si un couple n'a pas eu de vie sexuelle active depuis de nombreuses annees, la dynamique a su s'adapter en consequence. Une modification importante de cette dynamique risque d'entrainer des situations problematiques au sein du couple et ce dernier risque de ne pas savoir comment les regler de facon appropriee. Autre point interessant: Selon une etude americaine toujours, 70% des femmes s'opposeraient a ce que leur conjoint prenne Viagra, meme si un medecin jugeait la medication necessaire. On pourrait croire que plusieurs femmes, (principalement dans la population agee) craignent de voir leur mari de 65 ans redevenir pimpant et plein de vigueur retrouvee, et d'etre forcee a reprendre des activites sexuelles qu'elles ne desirent plus. CONCLUSION Je crois sincerement que Viagra aura une grande utilite pour un grand nombre d'hommes aux prises avec des problemes erectiles d'origine organique, mais ce n'est pas une pilule miracle. La societe Nord-Americaine cherche malheureusement a tout enrayer avec des comprimes et la rapidite de l'eclair. Je crois que cette caracteristique convient a un bon nombre de personnes mais heureusement, d'autres cherchent a mieux se connaitre et se comprendre plutot que d'avaler une pilule qui enrayera tous leurs maux. Viagra represente la solution ideale pour bien des hommes et leurs partenaires. Mais comme il ne s'adresse pas a tous les hommes et possede ses limites (comme tout autre traitement), je crois qu'il restera toujours place a une certaine demarche therapeutique dans les cas d'impuissance erectile. La sexotherapie a elle seule ne permet pas aux hommes souffrant d'impuissance erectile organique de retrouver leur fonctionnalite, mais peut s'averer tres benefique dans l'apprentissage a la vie sexuelle sans erection. L'homme peut y apprendre a elargir son repertoire erotique et sensuel, ainsi que se decouvrir des zones erogenes jusque la inconnues ou du moins inexplorees. Avec Viagra, certains hommes pourront retrouver leur fonctionnalite erectile mais continueraient a trouver des outils interessants a un tel apprentissage a la sensualite. Car apres tout, ce n'est pas parce qu'un homme retrouve son erection qu'il n'a plus avantage a utiliser le reste de son corps dans l'expression de sa sexualite... Alors avant de vous lancer a la poursuite du diamant bleu et d'investir quelques dizaines de dollars americains par semaine afin de vous sentir a la hauteur de la situation, informez-vous convenablement. Il importe que vous puissiez identifier clairement les causes de votre incapacite erectile. Une decision eclairee vous permettra de trouver LA solution ideale POUR VOUS. Et par consequent, vous trouverez le meilleur chemin a prendre afin de vivre pleinement et de facon epanouie, la vie sexuelle qui fait partie integrante de votre etre, dans toute sa globalite. Et n'oubliez jamais que la valeur d'un homme (et d'un bon amant) ne se mesure pas qu'a la fermete de son erection... The effectiveness of generic Viagra is the same as the name brand. Generic Viagra can bring lasting happiness in your sex life by giving you long and sustainable erections every time you use the drug. Generic Viagra online to reignite your love life Take the drug one hour before sexual intimacy. But one thing you must be aware of. Sildenafil won’t work without sexual stimulation. For any complications get in touch with your doctor or pharmacist! Generic Viagra can be purchased from our online pharmacy with up to 75-90% discounts. Viagra® is one of the best-known drugs of all time: Google lists over 17 million Web pages that use the word "Viagra." For comparison, Google lists only 3.3 million pages containing the word "aspirin" and only 936,000 containing the word "Tylenol." Billions of spam e-mail messages advertise Viagra® every day. There is so much Viagra spam, in fact, that Pfizer (the maker of Viagra) has a page addressing the problem, called Avoid Fake Viagra: The Facts About Spam, prominently listed on Viagra.com. Pfizer has spent untold millions of dollars advertising Viagra®, so you see advertisements for the drug constantly on TV. Pfizer claims on its Web site that nine Viagra® pills are dispensed every second -- nearly 300 million tablets per year. The name recognition of Viagra® is so good that nearly every adult in America has heard of the drug and can tell you what it does. What Viagra® does is simple: When it works as intended, Viagra® causes a man who is sexually stimulated to get an erection. How does Viagra® do that? And why does Viagra® work only if the man is sexually stimulated? For that matter, what causes an erection in the first place? In this article, we'll answer all of those questions and more... For many people, talking about the penis is tough. This area of the body is considered private and is usually not discussed publicly. However, the penis is simply a part of the male anatomy designed to accomplish a task, and we'll treat it that way here. Think of the corpora cavernosa as balloon-like tubes. Arteries bring blood into these two tubes, and veins carry blood away from them. The penis can be either limp or erect, depending on the flow of blood: In a non-erect state, the arteries that bring blood into the corpora cavernosa are somewhat constricted, while the veins that drain the blood from the penis are open. There is no way for pressure to build inside the penis. In this state, the penis is limp. When a man becomes aroused, the arteries leading into the penis open up so that pressurized blood can enter the penis quickly. The veins leaving the penis constrict. Pressurized blood is trapped in the corpora cavernosa, and this blood causes the penis to elongate and stiffen. The penis is erect. If the arteries leading to the penis do not open up properly, it is difficult or impossible for a man to become erect. This problem is the leading cause of erectile dysfunction. To solve an erection problem when the cause is poor blood flow, you need to open the arteries. Let's take a look at how this can be done -- and how it was done before Viagra... The first real breakthrough in the treatment of erectile dysfunction came in 1983. Prior to that time, it was thought that erectile dysfunction -- the inability to achieve an erection -- was primarily mental. That concept came crashing down at the 1983 American Urological Association meeting in Las Vegas when Dr. Giles Brindley injected his penis with the drug phentolamine. Following the injection, Dr. Brindley appeared on stage and dropped his pants to display one of the first drug-induced erections to the incredulous audience of urologists. What did the phentolamine do? It relaxed a muscle. Here's how: Inside the body there are several kinds of muscle: Skeletal - Skeletal muscles are the muscles we see at the Olympics -- bulging biceps and so on. cardiac - Cardiac muscle powers the heart. smooth - Smooth muscle can be found in things like blood vessels, the intestines and the stomach and usually acts involuntarily. Smooth muscle plays a key role in every erection, and Phentolamine is a drug that relaxes smooth muscle. The reason why an injection of phentolamine gave Brindley an erection was especially interesting in 1983 because no one had really thought about it before. Here's what happened: The arteries of a limp penis are constricted, and they keep blood from entering the corpora cavernosa. Brindley's injection relaxed the smooth muscle in the artery walls inside his penis, causing them to open up. Blood surged into the corpora cavernosa, and the blood pressure inflated his penis, giving him an instant erection. Starting in the mid-1980s, it became common for men with erectile dysfunction to inject smooth-muscle-relaxing drugs as a treatment for the problem. Viagra® makes the process a whole lot easier by doing the same kind of thing with a pill instead of an injection. Another advantage of Viagra® over an injection of phentolamine is that Viagra® only causes an erection when the man is sexually aroused. Phentolamine, by contrast, causes an immediate and uncontrolled erection. How can a pill work only on the smooth muscle in the penis and not the entire body, and only when the man is aroused? The answers to these questions begin with an understanding of how blood flow works in the body, so let's start there. Viagra® uses method number three -- it eliminates the PDE that is decomposing the cGMP, so cGMP builds up in the penis and has a larger effect on the artery walls. The greater the amount of cGMP the greater the blood flow, and the greater the blood flow the greater the degree of the erection. The reason that Viagra® uses this technique is because of an interesting quirk of PDE. It turns out that the human body has at least 11 different kinds of PDE that it produces. Only one of those kinds of PDE -- PDE5 -- is found primarily in the penis. Once scientists discovered this fact, the creation of Viagra® was relatively simple. All that Pfizer needed to find was a chemical that would selectively block PDE5 and nothing else. With the PDE5 blocked, cGMP could build up in the penis and increase the blood flow there without affecting other parts of the body. If there were not a unique type of PDE found in the penis, we would not have Viagra® today. So how does Viagra® block PDE5? PDE5 is what is known as an enzyme. An enzyme is a specially folded protein that can speed up a chemical reaction. For example, the article How Cells Work describes the maltase enzyme. Maltase is shaped so that a maltose molecule can fit right in, and when it does, the maltase enzyme breaks the maltose molecule into two glucose molecules, as shown here: Viagra® contains sildenafil citrate packaged as a pill. When a man takes a Viagra® pill, the sildenafil citrate flows throughout his body, but it really only affects the PDE5 enzyme in the penis. The drug stays in the bloodstream for about four hours, and then it is washed out of the blood by the liver and kidneys. And that's the end of the "how it works" part of the Viagra® story: A man takes a Viagra® pill. The sildenafil citrate enters his bloodstream and flows throughout his body. The sildenafil citrate attaches to the PDE5 enzyme in his penis and disables most of it. When the man becomes sexually aroused, the brain sends the normal message to the NANC cells in his penis, which produce nitric oxide as usual. The nitric oxide creates cGMP, which starts relaxing the arteries in his penis. Since the PDE5 has been disabled, the cGMP in the penis does not break down. Instead, it builds up and lets the arteries in the penis fully dilate. His penis inflates with blood, and the man gets a full erection. VIAGRA is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with absolute bioavailability of about 40%. Its pharmacokinetics are dose-proportional over the recommended dose range. It is eliminated predominantly by hepatic metabolism (mainly cytochrome P450 3A4) and is converted to an active metabolite with properties similar to the parent, sildenafil. The concomitant use of potent cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole) as well as the nonspecific CYP inhibitor, cimetidine, is associated with increased plasma levels of sildenafil (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Both sildenafil and the metabolite have Absorption and Distribution: VIAGRA is rapidly absorbed. Maximum observed plasma concentrations are reached within 30 to 120 minutes (median 60 minutes) of oral dosing in the fasted state. When VIAGRA is taken with a high fat meal, the rate of absorption is reduced, with a mean delay in T max of 60 minutes and a mean reduction in C max of 29%. The mean steady state volume of distribution (Vss) for sildenafil is 105 L, indicating distribution into the tissues. Sildenafil and its major circulating N-desmethyl metabolite are both approximately 96% bound to plasma proteins. Protein binding is independent of total drug concentrations. Based upon measurements of sildenafil in semen of healthy volunteers 90 minutes after dosing, less than 0.001% of the administered dose may appear in the semen of patients. Metabolism and Excretion: Sildenafil is cleared predominantly by the CYP3A4 (major route) and CYP2C9 (minor route) hepatic microsomal isoenzymes. The major circulating metabolite results from N-desmethylation of sildenafil, and is itself further metabolized. This metabolite has a PDE selectivity profile similar to sildenafil and an in vitro potency for PDE5 approximately 50% of the parent drug. Plasma concentrations of this metabolite are approximately 40% of those seen for sildenafil, so that the metabolite accounts for about 20% of sildenafil's pharmacologic effects. After either oral or intravenous administration, sildenafil is excreted as metabolites predominantly in the feces (approximately 80% of administered oral dose) and to a lesser extent in the urine (approximately 13% of the administered oral dose). Similar values for pharmacokinetic parameters were seen in normal volunteers and in the patient population, using a population pharmacokinetic approach. Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations Geriatrics: Healthy elderly volunteers (65 years or over) had a reduced clearance of sildenafil, with free plasma concentrations approximately 40% greater than those seen in healthy younger volunteers (18-45 years). Renal Insufficiency: In volunteers with mild (CLcr=50-80 mL/min) and moderate (CLcr=30-49 mL/min) renal impairment, the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of VIAGRA (50 mg) were not altered. In volunteers with severe (CLcr=<30 mL/min) renal impairment, sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in approximately doubling of AUC and C max compared to age-matched volunteers with no renal impairment. Hepatic Insufficiency: In volunteers with hepatic cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A and B), sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in increases in AUC (84%) and C max (47%) compared to age-matched volunteers with no hepatic impairment. Therefore, age >65, hepatic impairment and severe renal impairment are associated with increased plasma levels of sildenafil. A starting oral dose of 25 mg should be considered in those patients (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Pharmacodynamics Effects of VIAGRA on Erectile Response: In eight double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover studies of patients with either organic or psychogenic erectile dysfunction, sexual stimulation resulted in improved erections, as assessed by an objective measurement of hardness and duration of erections (RigiScan®), after VIAGRA administration compared with placebo. Most studies assessed the efficacy of VIAGRA approximately 60 minutes post dose. The erectile response, as assessed by RigiScan®, generally increased with increasing sildenafil dose and plasma concentration. The time course of effect was examined in one study, showing an effect for up to 4 hours but the response was diminished compared to 2 hours. Effects of VIAGRA on Blood Pressure: Single oral doses of sildenafil (100 mg) administered to healthy volunteers produced decreases in supine blood pressure (mean maximum decrease in systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 8.4/5.5 mmHg). The decrease in blood pressure was most notable approximately 1-2 hours after dosing, and was not different than placebo at 8 hours. Similar effects on blood pressure were noted with 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of VIAGRA, therefore the effects are not related to dose or plasma levels within this dosage range. Larger effects were recorded among patients receiving concomitant nitrates (see CONTRAINDICATIONS ). In a double-blind study, 144 patients with erectile dysfunction and chronic stable angina limited by exercise, not receiving chronic oral nitrates, were randomized to a single dose of placebo or VIAGRA 100 mg 1 hour prior to exercise testing. The primary endpoint was time to limiting angina in the evaluable cohort. The mean times (adjusted for baseline) to onset of limiting angina were 423.6 and 403.7 seconds for sildenafil (N=70) and placebo, respectively. These results demonstrated that the effect of VIAGRA on the primary endpoint was statistically non-inferior to placebo. Effects of VIAGRA on Vision: At single oral doses of 100 mg and 200 mg, transient dose-related impairment of color discrimination (blue/green) was detected using the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test, with peak effects near the time of peak plasma levels. This finding is consistent with the inhibition of PDE6, which is involved in phototransduction in the retina. An evaluation of visual function at doses up to twice the maximum recommended dose revealed no effects of VIAGRA on visual acuity, intraocular pressure, or pupillometry. Clinical Studies In clinical studies, VIAGRA was assessed for its effect on the ability of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to engage in sexual activity and in many cases specifically on the ability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. VIAGRA was evaluated primarily at doses of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg in 21 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of up to 6 months in duration, using a variety of study designs (fixed dose, titration, parallel, crossover). VIAGRA was administered to more than 3,000 patients aged 19 to 87 years, with ED of various etiologies (organic, psychogenic, mixed) with a mean duration of 5 years. VIAGRA demonstrated statistically significant improvement compared to placebo in all 21 studies. The studies that established benefit demonstrated improvements in success rates for sexual intercourse compared with placebo. The effectiveness of VIAGRA was evaluated in most studies using several assessment instruments. The primary measure in the principal studies was a sexual function questionnaire (the International Index of Erectile Function - IIEF) administered during a 4-week treatment-free run-in period, at baseline, at follow-up visits, and at the end of double-blind, placebo-controlled, at-home treatment. Two of the questions from the IIEF served as primary study endpoints; categorical responses were elicited to questions about (1) the ability to achieve erections sufficient for sexual intercourse and (2) the maintenance of erections after penetration. The patient addressed both questions at the final visit for the last 4 weeks of the study. The possible categorical responses to these questions were (0) no attempted intercourse, (1) never or almost never, (2) a few times, (3) sometimes, (4) most times, and (5) almost always or always. Also collected as part of the IIEF was information about other aspects of sexual function, including information on erectile function, orgasm, desire, satisfaction with intercourse, and overall sexual satisfaction. Sexual function data were also recorded by patients in a daily diary. In addition, patients were asked a global efficacy question and an optional partner questionnaire was administered. The effect on one of the major end points, maintenance of erections after penetration, is shown in Figure 3, for the pooled results of 5 fixed-dose, dose-response studies of greater than one month duration, showing response according to baseline function. Results with all doses have been pooled, but scores showed greater improvement at the 50 and 100 mg doses than at 25 mg. The pattern of responses was similar for the other principal question, the ability to achieve an erection sufficient for intercourse. The titration studies, in which most patients received 100 mg, showed similar results. Figure 3 shows that regardless of the baseline levels of function, subsequent function in patients treated with VIAGRA was better than that seen in patients treated with placebo. At the same time, on-treatment function was better in treated patients who were less impaired at baseline. Subgroup analyses of responses to a global improvement question in patients with psychogenic etiology in two fixed-dose studies (total n=179) and two titration studies (total n=149) showed 84% of VIAGRA patients reported improvement in erections compared with 26% of placebo. The changes from baseline in scoring on the two end point questions (frequency of successful penetration during sexual activity and maintenance of erections after penetration) were highly statistically significantly in favor of VIAGRA. Diary data in two of the studies (n=178) showed rates of successful intercourse per attempt of 70% for VIAGRA and 29% for placebo. A review of population subgroups demonstrated efficacy regardless of baseline severity, etiology, race and age. VIAGRA was effective in a broad range of ED patients, including those with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, other cardiac disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, depression, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), radical prostatectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and spinal cord injury, and in patients taking antidepressants/antipsychotics and antihypertensives/diuretics. Analysis of the safety database showed no apparent difference in the side effect profile in patients taking VIAGRA with and without antihypertensive medication. This analysis was performed retrospectively, and was not powered to detect any pre-specified difference in adverse reactions. Physicians should advise patients to stop use of all PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA, and seek medical attention in the event of a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. Such an event may be a sign of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision, that has been reported rarely post-marketing in temporal association with the use of all PDE5 inhibitors. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the use of PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors. Physicians should also discuss with patients the increased risk of NAION in individuals who have already experienced NAION in one eye, including whether such individuals could be adversely affected by use of vasodilators, such as PDE5 inhibitors (see POST-MARKETING EXPERIENCE / Special Senses ). Physicians should warn patients that prolonged erections greater than 4 hours and priapism (painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration) have been reported infrequently since market approval of VIAGRA. In the event of an erection that persists longer than 4 hours, the patient should seek immediate medical assistance. If priapism is not treated immediately, penile tissue damage and permanent loss of potency may result. Physicians should advise patients that simultaneous administration of VIAGRA doses above 25 mg and an alpha-blocker may lead to symptomatic hypotension in some patients. Therefore, VIAGRA doses above 25 mg should not be taken within four hours of taking an alpha-blocker. The use of VIAGRA offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Counseling of patients about the protective measures necessary to guard against sexually transmitted diseases, including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), may be considered. When a single 100 mg dose of VIAGRA was administered with erythromycin, a specific CYP3A4 inhibitor, at steady state (500 mg bid for 5 days), there was a 182% increase in sildenafil systemic exposure (AUC). In addition, in a study performed in healthy male volunteers, coadministration of the HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir, also a CYP3A4 inhibitor, at steady state (1200 mg tid) with VIAGRA (100 mg single dose) resulted in a 140% increase in sildenafil C max and a 210% increase in sildenafil AUC. VIAGRA had no effect on saquinavir pharmacokinetics. Stronger CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or itraconazole would be expected to have still greater effects, and population data from patients in clinical trials did indicate a reduction in sildenafil clearance when it was coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, erythromycin, or cimetidine) (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and vascular events, including myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, ventricular arrhythmia, cerebrovascular hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack, hypertension, subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhages, and pulmonary hemorrhage have been reported post-marketing in temporal association with the use of VIAGRA. Most, but not all, of these patients had preexisting cardiovascular risk factors. Many of these events were reported to occur during or shortly after sexual activity, and a few were reported to occur shortly after the use of VIAGRA without sexual activity. Others were reported to have occurred hours to days after the use of VIAGRA and sexual activity. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to VIAGRA, to sexual activity, to the patient's underlying cardiovascular disease, to a combination of these factors, or to other factors (see WARNINGS for further important cardiovascular information). Sildenafil citrate, sold under the names Viagra, Revatio and generically under various other names, is a drug used to treat male erectile dysfunction (impotence) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Viagra pills are blue and diamond-shaped with the words "Pfizer" on one side and "VGR xx" (with xx representing 25, 50 or 100, the dose of that pill in milligrams) on the other. Its primary competitors on the market are tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra). History Sildenafil (compound UK-92,480) was synthesized by a group of pharmaceutical chemists working at Pfizer's Sandwich, Kent research facility. It was initially studied for use in hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (a form of ischaemic cardiovascular disease). Phase I clinical trials under the direction of Ian Osterloh suggested that the drug had little effect on angina, but that it could induce marked penile erections [1][2]. Pfizer therefore decided to market it for erectile dysfunction, rather than for angina. The drug was patented in 1996, approved for use in erectile dysfunction by the Food and Drug Administration on March 27, 1998, becoming the first pill approved to treat erectile dysfunction in the United States, and offered for sale in the United States later that year [3]. It soon became a great success: annual sales of Viagra in the period 1999–2001 exceeded $1 billion. The British press portrayed Peter Dunn and Albert Wood as the inventors of the drug, a claim which Pfizer disputes.[4]. Their names are on the manufacturing patent application drug, but Pfizer claims this is only for convenience. Even though sildenafil is only available by prescription from a doctor, it was advertised directly to consumers on US TV (famously being endorsed by Bob Dole). Numerous sites on the Internet offer Viagra for sale after an "online consultation," a mere web questionnaire. The "Viagra" name has become so well known that many fake aphrodisiacs now call themselves "herbal Viagra" or are presented as blue tablets imitating the shape and colour of Pfizer's product. Viagra is also informally known as "Vitamin V", "the Blue Pill", and goes by various other nicknames. Pfizer's worldwide patents on sildenafil citrate will expire in 2011–2013. The UK patent held by Pfizer on the use of PDE5 inhibitors (see below) as treatment of impotence has been invalidated in 2000 because of obviousness; this decision was upheld on appeal in 2002. Mechanism of action Part of the physiological process of erection involves the parasympathetic nervous system causing the release of nitric oxide (NO) in the corpus cavernosum of the penis. NO binds to the receptors of the enzyme guanylate cyclase which results in increased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), leading to smooth muscle relaxation (vasodilation) in the corpus cavernosum, resulting in increased inflow of blood and an erection. Sildenafil is a potent and selective inhibitor of cGMP specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) which is responsible for degradation of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum. The molecular structure of sildenafil is similar to that of cGMP and acts as a competitive binding agent of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum, resulting in better erections. Without sexual stimulation and no activation of the NO/cGMP system, sildenafil should not cause an erection. Other drugs that operate by the same mechanism include tadalafil (Cialis®) and vardenafil (Levitra®). Sildenafil is metabolised by hepatic enzymes and excreted by both the liver and kidneys. If taken with a high fat meal, there may be a delay in absorption of sildenafil and the peak effect might be reduced slightly as the plasma concentration will be lowered. Some reports have claimed sildenafil causes enhanced sexual pleasure for women by increasing blood flow to the sexual organs, this lacks firm evidence. Dosage and price As with all prescription drugs, proper dosage is at the discretion of a licensed medical doctor. The dose of sildenafil is 25 mg to 100 mg taken once per day between 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse. It is usually recommended to start with a dosage of 50 mg and then lower or raise the dosage as appropriate. The drug is sold in three dosages (25, 50, and 100 mg), all three costing about US$10 per pill. Sildenafil is not scored and it is not advisable to cut it to change dosage since the active compound is not distributed homogenously in the tablet. Contraindications and side effects Contraindications include: When taking nitric oxide donors, organic nitrites and nitrates, such as glyceryl trinitrate, sodium nitroprusside, amyl nitrite ("poppers")[5] In men for whom sexual intercourse is inadvisable due to cardiovascular risk factors Severe hepatic impairment (decreased liver function) Severe impairment in renal function Hypotension (low blood pressure) Recent stroke or heart attack Hereditary degenerative retinal disorders (including genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases) Amongst sildenafil's serious adverse effects are: priapism, severe hypotension, myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, sudden death, stroke and increased intraocular pressure. Common side effects include sneezing, headache, flushing, dyspepsia, prolonged erections, palpitations and photophobia. Visual changes including blurring of vision and a curious bluish tinge have also been reported. Care should be exercised by patients who are also taking Protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV. Protease inhibitors inhibit the metabolism of sildenafil, effectively multiplying the plasma levels of sildenafil, increasing the incidence and severity of side-effects. It is recommended that patients using protease inhibitors limit their use of sildenafil to no more than one 25-mg dose every 48 hours. Some Viagra users have complained of blurriness and loss of peripheral vision. In May of 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that sildenafil could lead to vision impairment[6] and a number of studies have linked Viagra use with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy[ Viagra and Women Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men by increasing blood flow to the genital organs. Unfortunately all the diseases that cause decreased blood flow in men also affect women, and although the drug has not yet been FDA approved for female sexual dysfunction many are using it for increasing pelvic blood flow, i.e. arousal disorders. At this time there is a pivotal international study going on to determine the effectiveness of Viagra in women with arousal disorders. The side effects of Viagra in women is the same as men, i.e. headaches, flushing, rhinitis, GI upset and abnormal vision, and there are several studies indicating improvement in sexual spots and arousal in women using antidepressants, postmenopausal women, and others with sexual arousal disorders. Viagra should not be used in women taking any form of nitrates since this can be lethal with decrease in blood pressure and major cardiovascular collapse. Women who are unable to tolerate sexual activity or have retinitis pigmentosa should also not use the drug. Lastly, if women are on alpha blockers for hypertension the drug should not be used with the alpha blocker within four hours. In the near future newer more potent and specific PDE-5 inhibitors similar to Viagra will be introduced and may be useful in female sexual arousal disorders. Levitra (vardenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) are drugs about to be FDA approved for men. Recently research on drugs that specifically affect the subtype-2 dopaminergic centers in the brain (periventricular nuclei) may be helpful for women in the future not only for arousal disorders, but possibly for desire problems as well. Melanocyte agonists may also play a similar role on the central nervous system.[13] Pulmonary hypertension As well as erectile dysfunction, sildenafil citrate is also effective in the rare disease pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It relaxes the arterial wall, decreasing pulmonary arterial resistance and pressure, and thus the strain on the right side of the heart thus improving symptoms of right-sided heart failure. Because the distribution of PDE-5, which is primarily in the arterial wall smooth muscle in the lungs and penis, sildenafil acts selectively in both these areas without inducing vasodilation in other areas of the body. Pfizer submitted an additional registration for sildenafil to the FDA, and sildenafil was approved for this indication in June 2005. The preparation is named Revatio, avoiding confusion with Viagra, and the 20 milligram tablets are white and round. Sildenafil joins bosentan and prostacyclins therapies for this condition[14]. Raynaud's phenomenon In 2005, Dr. Roland Fries and colleagues reported that sildenafil cut the frequency of Raynaud's phenomenon attacks, reduced their duration by roughly one half, and more than quadrupled the mean capillary blood velocity. This was a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial and the patients had both the primary and secondary forms and had all discontinued the more conventional treatments for this[15]. Cognitive enhancement A recent study performed at the National Institute on Aging's Gerontology Research Center shows that sildenafil citrate may help to attenuate cognitive deficits associated with aging. Scientists found that in rats, administration of sildenafil citrate partially reversed the memory impairment produced by L-NAME, a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor implicated in the same cGMP signal transduction pathway as sildenafil. While it is too early to draw a firm conclusion, researchers seem optimisitic about the drug's promise in treating age-related neurodegeneration (PMID 16320087). Analgesia Several studies have determined that sildenafil citrate demonstrates anti-nociceptive properties in rodents. While the effect seems to be greatest in diabetic animals, non-diabetic animals, too, show significant elevation in pain threshold (PMID 15452368). Current evidence seems to suggest that the cGMP that accumulates as a result of Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibition interacts with the cholinergic system to mediate this pain-reducing effect Drug abuses Aphrodisiac Sildenafil is commonly and increasingly used as an aphrodisiac. While there is no clinical evidence that it has aphrodisiac activity, many seem to believe it will improve sexual performance as well as erectile function and enhance the sexual experience. Recreational use Viagra's popularity with young adults have increased over the years[16]. It is sometimes used recreationally. Some users mix Viagra with methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy), a combination known as Sextasy. Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra) References ^ Boolell M, Allen MJ, Ballard SA, Gepi-Attee S, Muirhead GJ, Naylor AM, Osterloh IH, Gingell C (1996). "Sildenafil: an orally active type 5 cyclic GMP-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor for the treatment of penile erectile dysfunction". Int J Impot Res 8 (2): 47-52. PMID 8858389. ^ Terrett, N. K. et al. Sildenafil (Viagra), a potent and selective inhibitor of Type 5 cGMP phosphodiesterase with utility for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction. Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 1996, 6, 1819-1824. ^ Kling J. From hypertension to angina to Viagra. Mod Drug Discov 1998;1:31-38. Fulltext. ^ Bellis, Mary. "Viagra, the patenting of an aphrodisiac." About.com. ^ Cheitlin MD, Hutter AM Jr, Brindis RG, Ganz P, Kaul S, Russell RO Jr, Zusman RM (1999). "ACC/AHA expert consensus document. Use of sildenafil (Viagra) in patients with cardiovascular disease. American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association". Journal of the American College of Cardiology 33 (1): 273-82. PMID 9935041. ^ Alert for Healthcare Professionals Sildenafil citrate (marketed as Viagra) (07/2005)[1] ^ Pomeranz HD, Bhavsar AR. "Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy developing soon after use of sildenafil (viagra): a report of seven new cases." J Neuroophthalmol. 2005 Mar;25(1):9-13. PMID 15756125. ^ Egan R, Pomeranz H. "Sildenafil (Viagra) associated anterior ischemic optic neuropathy." Arch Ophthalmol. 2000 Feb;118(2):291-2. PMID 10676804. ^ Pomeranz HD, Smith KH, Hart WM Jr, Egan RA. "Sildenafil-associated nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy." Ophthalmology. 2002 Mar;109(3):584-7. PMID 11874765. ^ Cunningham AV, Smith KH. "Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy associated with viagra." J Neuroophthalmol. 2001 Mar;21(1):22-5. PMID 11315976. ^ Boshier A, Pambakian N, Shakir SA. "A case of nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in a male patient taking sildenafil." Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2002 Sep;40(9):422-3. PMID 12358159. ^ Akash R, Hrishikesh D, Amith P, Sabah S. "Case report: association of combined nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and obstruction of cilioretinal artery with overdose of Viagra." J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2005 Aug;21(4):315-7. PMID 16117695. ^ Female Sexual Dysfunction by Dr Myron I. Murdoch ^ Pfizer, Inc. (June 6, 2005). FDA Approves Pfizer's Revatio as Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. 2005 News Releases. Pfizer. Retrieved on December 27, 2005. ^ Fries, Roland, Kaveh Shariat, Hubertus von Wilmowsky, and Michael Bohm (November 8, 2005). "Sildenafil in the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon resistant to vasodilatory therapy". Circulation 112 (19): 2980-5. PMID 16275885. ^ Peterson, Karen. "Young men add Viagra to their drug arsenal." USAToday.com 21 Mar 2001. Tablets Chemical Name: SILDENAFIL (sil-DEN-a-fil) Common uses This medicine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Before Using Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking or using nitroglycerin or other nitrates in any form. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, mibefradil, or an HIV protease inhibitor. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions or allergies. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of heart conditions, high or low blood pressure, stroke, or retinitis pigmentosa. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine. Directions Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TAKE THIS MEDICINE about 1 hour before sexual activity, although it may be taken from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Cautions DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE MORE THAN once a day. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU TAKE OR USE NITROGLYCERIN, including nitroglycerin tablets, patches, or ointment, OR OTHER NITRATES, such as isosorbide. If you are not sure whether a certain medicine is a nitrate, contact your doctor or pharmacist. USE OF THIS MEDICINE WILL NOT PREVENT the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Possible side effects SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, flushing, upset stomach, stuffy nose, diarrhea, blurred vision, changes in blue or green vision, or increased light sensitivity. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience prolonged abnormal, painful erections. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Drug interactions Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. If you take too much If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Additional information If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out. Please note: at times products might be shipped loose and not in blister packs due to high demand or lack of stock and in order to allow for the best possible prices. Viagra This page contains drug information on Viagra. The information provided includes the following: what is Viagra the possible side effects of Viagra what happens if you miss a dose of Viagra what happens if you overdose with Viagra the most important information about Viagra how to use Viagra other drugs that may affect Viagra what to avoid while using Viagra Generic Name: sildenafil (oral) (sil DEN uh fil) Brand Names: Revatio, Viagra What is the most important information I should know about 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. You could be having a serious side effect of sildenafil. • 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"). • A small number of patients have had a sudden loss of eyesight after taking sildenafil. This type of vision loss is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether sildenafil is the actual cause of such vision loss. • Stop using sildenafil if you have any loss in your eyesight and seek medical help right away. What is sildenafil? • Sildenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. • Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women. • Sildenafil may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking sildenafil? • Taking sildenafil together with a nitrate medicine can cause a serious decrease in blood pressure. Before taking sildenafil, tell your doctor if you take a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro), 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"). • A small number of patients have had a sudden loss of eyesight after taking sildenafil. This type of vision loss is caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve of the eye. It is not clear whether sildenafil is the actual cause of such vision loss. This loss of vision has occurred most often in people with heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, or certain pre-existing eye problems, and in those who smoke or are over 50 years old. • Stop using sildenafil if you have any loss in your eyesight and seek medical help right away. • Before taking sildenafil, tell your doctor if you have: · a recent history (in the last 6 months) of a heart attack, angina, congestive heart failure, stroke, or life-threatening irregular heartbeats; · high or low blood pressure; · coronary artery disease; · retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye); · a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; · a stomach ulcer; · a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease); · a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia. • If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use sildenafil or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. • FDA pregnancy category B: This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use sildenafil without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. • It is not known if sildenafil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take sildenafil? • Take sildenafil exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. • Revatio is usually taken three times each day, about 4 to 6 hours apart. • Viagra is usually taken only when needed, 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity. You may take it up to 4 hours before sexual activity. Do not take Viagra more than once per day. • Viagra can help you have an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Follow your doctor's instructions. • 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. You could be having a serious side effect of sildenafil. • Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Viagra is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose. • If you miss a dose of Revatio, 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. What should I avoid while taking 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. What are the possible side effects of sildenafil? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. • Stop using sildenafil and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: · pain or tight feeling in your chest; · numbness or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw; · irregular heartbeat; · swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; · shortness of breath; · feeling light-headed, fainting; or · penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer. • Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue using sildenafil and talk with your doctor if you have: · warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest; · nosebleed, stuffy nose; · headache; · upset stomach; · sleep problems (insomnia); or · diarrhea. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect sildenafil? • Do not take sildenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro), isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate), and isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO, Monoket), or recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). • Before taking sildenafil, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medications: · bosentan (Tracleer); · cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); · an antibiotic such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab) or clarithromycin (Biaxin); · doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), Terazosin (Hytrin); · HIV medicines such as amprenavir (Agenerase), tipranavir (Aptivus), efavirenz (Sustiva), nevirapine (Viramune), indinavir (Crixivan), saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase), lopinavir/ ritonavir (Kaletra), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), ritonavir (Norvir), atazanavir (Reyataz), or nelfinavir (Viracept); · an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); · carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal), or phenytoin (Dilantin); or · rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) or rifabutin (Mycobutin). • If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to take sildenafil, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. • There may be other drugs not listed that can affect sildenafil. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information? • Your pharmacist has additional information about sildenafil written for health professionals that you may read. Sildenafil (sil-DEN-a-fil) belongs to a group of medicines that delay the enzymes called phosphodiesterases from working too quickly. The penis is one of the areas where these enzymes work. Sildenafil is used to treat men who have erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence). By controlling the enzyme pho |