Sildenafil Citrate

When should one not use Sildenafil Citrate

• If you are allergic to sildenafil or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are taking riociguat which is used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
• If you have recently had a stroke or heart attack, or have severe liver problems.
• If you have ever had a loss of vision.
• If you have a certain eye condition like retinitis pigmentosa.
• If you are taking certain medicines (nitrates) which can lead to a decrease in blood pressure.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Stuffy nose
• Nausea
• Indigestion

Other General Warnings

• You have any problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
• You are suffering from any bleeding problem like a stomach ulcer.
• You have blood cancer or any other blood-related condition.
• You have any deformities of your penis.
• You experience sudden vision loss.
• You have sickle cell anaemia.
• You are taking medicines like nitrates.
• Women and patients less than 18 years old should not use Sildenafil Citrate.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Sildenafil Citrate works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, diabetes, infections, asthma, HIV infection, pain killers.
• Concomitant use along with medicines containing nitrates may lead to severely low blood pressure effects.

Interactions with food items

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose are headache, dizziness, indigestion, flushing, stuffy nose.
• If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of Sildenafil Citrate, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed taking any dose of Sildenafil Citrate, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.