Sildenafil: Introduction, Side-effects, Precautions and More

Quick Information

1. Introduction
2. How to take
3. Side-effects
4. Precautions
5. Conclusion

Introduction –

Impotence is one of the common sexual problems in which the inability of men to get or maintain erections during sexual activity with their female partners. Due to impotence, men are not able to satisfy their female partners that are responsible for increasing tension in couples. Female partners are not pregnant due to this sexual problem. This sexual problem is also responsible for depression in male people. 

Sildenafil citrate is used in the treatment of impotence, especially in men. This medicine belongs to phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors that treat impotence by enhancing the flow of blood to the penis and cause a suitable erection during sexual intercourse. Sildenafil can also help to men for satisfying their female partners by increasing the time of erections for a long time with great enjoyments and prevents the problem of impotence. 

This medicine is used in improving the ability to exercise in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a high blood pressure that occurs in the vessels and carrying blood to the lungs, which causes shortness of breath. Sildenafil citrate is also used in the treatment of PAH by relaxing the blood vessels that allow a large amount of blood flow easily.

How to take –

Take this medicine when the doctor prescribed it to treat the problem of impotence. You should take this medicine before sexual activity with your partner. The best time to take this medicine is around 1 hour before sexual intercourse. You should not take this medicine more than one tablet in 24 hours as it may cause side effects. This medicine should be taken with or without food but not taken with a high meal as it may take a long time to work. Do not enhance the dose of this medicine without discussion with your doctor as it may cause several side-effects. During medication, do not take a large amount of alcohol as it may affect the working of this medicine and may cause severe side effects.

Side-effects –

These are some of the side-effects of this medicine are as given below – 

• Nausea
• Headache
• Bleeding in nose
• Diarrhea
• Flushing
• Muscle aches
• Sensitivity to light
• Fever
• Heartburn

There are several serious side-effects by using this medicine in the treatment of impotence are as given below – 

• Chest pain
• Vision problem
• Dizziness
• Problem in breathing
• Sudden loss of hearing
• Painful erection
• Rashes

If you are suffering from any serious side effects after using this medicine for a long period then immediately consult with your doctor to prevents this problem. 

Precautions –

There are some of the precautions of this medicine before using are as given below – 

• This medicine is not recommended for those people who are suffering from any severe diseases including heart problem, cancer, diabetes, a blood disorder, high blood pressure, and many more
• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sildenafil citrate or use any other medicine for the treatment of impotence.
• You should not take this medicine if you use nitrates medicines in the treatment of any disease.
• Do not take a huge amount of alcohol at the time of medication as it may cause side -effects and affects the work of this medicine.
• You should not take this medicine with a high meal as it may take a long time to work in the treatment of impotence.
• After taking this medicine do not drive any vehicle or avoid any physical activities as it decreases the alertness of a male person that makes them sleepy or dizzy.
• Do not take more than one tablet in one day as it may cause severe side effects that are harmful to your health.
• This high dose of this medicine is not suggested for women, children who are under the age of 18 years, and a male person whose age is more than 65 years.

• You should take this medicine with caution if you are suffering from any problem of bleeding disorder.
• Do not smoke before or after taking this medicine to treat effectively the problem of erectile dysfunction.

Conclusion –

If you are suffering from impotence for a long time then use sildenafil citrate for the treatment of impotence as per consult with your doctor. Before taking medicine you should take precautions that are discussed in this blog.