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  Quick Facts

About 30 million U.S. men have complete or partial erectile dysfunction. The disorder affects about 1 in 4 men 65 and older.

Viagra and HIV
ViagraŽ does NOT protect you from getting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

How Viagra works
An erection is the result of an increase in blood flow into certain internal areas of the penis. Viagra works by enhancing the effects of one of the chemicals the body normally releases into the penis during sexual arousal. This allows an increase of blood flow into the penis.

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  Men's Health

Viagra

Viagra is a drug used to treat impotence in men. Viagra increases the body's ability to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation. Viagra does not protect you from getting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Viagra is available by prescription only.

  T O P I C S

Who should NOT take ViagraŽ?
General Precautions with ViagraŽ
Patient Information about ViagraŽ
How should I take Viagra?
What are the possible side effects of ViagraŽ?
Does insurance cover the cost of Viagra?

In the News...
Internet Resources

  Who should NOT take ViagraŽ?

Men who are currently using medicines that contain nitrates, such as nitroglycerin should not use Viagra because taken together they can lower the blood pressure too much. Viagra should not be used by women or children.

  General Precautions with ViagraŽ
  • You should have a complete medical history and exam to determine the cause of your impotence before taking Viagra.
  • Men who have medical conditions that may cause a sustained erection such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia or multiple myeloma or who have an abnormally shaped penis may not be able to take Viagra.
  • There are several medications that are known to interact with Viagra, so be sure to tell your doctor about all medications you are taking including those you can get without a prescription.
  • Viagra has not been studied with other treatments for impotence, so its combination with other treatments is not recommended.
  Patient Information about ViagraŽ


Brand Name: Viagra
Active Ingredient(s): sildenafil citrate
Strength(s): 25mg, 50mg & 100mg
Dosage Form(s): Oral tablet
Company Name: Pfizer Inc.
Availability: Prescription only
Date Approved by FDA: March 27, 1998


  How should I take Viagra?

Viagra is taken orally as a once daily dose, one hour before sexual activity, but it may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. When Viagra is taken with a high fat meal, the rate of effectiveness is reduced.

For more detailed information consult with your health care provider.

  What are the possible side effects of ViagraŽ?

Viagra is generally well tolerated. If any side effects are experienced, they are usually mild and temporary. The following is a listing of the most common side effects:

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Upset stomach
  • Stuffy nose
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Mild and temporary changes in vision (blue/green colors), increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision
  • Diarrhea
  Does insurance cover the cost of Viagra?

Call your insurance company if you have questions about whether your particular insurance provider will cover the cost of this product for you.

  In the News

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tb.gif (76 bytes)Government reports 69 deaths among U.S. Viagra users (8/26)
tb.gif (76 bytes) FDA Asked to Examine Viagra Safety (8/20)
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tb.gif (76 bytes) Viagra's Hidden Risks (6/9)

Internet Links
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