Viagra Side Effects: Guide to
Healthy Use
Viagra side effects: An overview
While
Viagra side effects are relatively limited, like all medications, there are
potential problems and special concerns which need to be discussed with a
knowledgeable expert prior to taking Viagra. The "little blue miracle pill" is
relatively problem free for most individuals, but the viagra side effects are of
concern to some individuals. A complete medical history by a
physician is always recommended in order to determine whether the Viagra side
effects may be hazardous to your specific health. Also, while it is true that Viagra
increases your body’s ability to achieve and
maintain an erection during sexual stimulation, it does not protect you from
sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Viagra is not recommended for use
by women or children, although some studies have found some benefits in the use
by women to assist in enhancing blood flow to the clitoral area resulting in
increased lubrication.
Viagra side effects and special precautions:
Because it is usually so well tolerated, when Viagra side effects are
experience they are usually mild and temporary. Some of the most common Viagra
side effects are headache, facial flushing and upset stomach. Some less common
Viagra side effects include bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to
light, which may occur for a brief period of time. Also, men who have medical
conditions which may cause a sustained erection such as sickle cell anemia,
leukemia or multiple myeloma, or who may have an abnormally shaped penis may not
be able to take Viagra .
Special precautions:
There are several medications which are known to
negatively interact with Viagra, making it imperative to discuss all current
medicines with your doctor. Men who are currently using medicines that contain
nitrates, such as my nitroglycerin should not use Viagra, because the
combination has a tendency to lower blood pressure to very low and sometimes
fatal levels. Because it has not been studied when utilized with other
treatments for impotence, combination treatments are not recommended. Finally,
if you experience chest pain, significant nausea or any other serious
discomforts during sex , or erections that last longer than four hours, seek
immediate medical help.
By Paul Susic MA Licensed Psychologist Ph.D Candidate