Sildenafil Side Effects

Statistics hold that the problem of impotence affects about 140 million men world wide. Over half of these cases are said to be attributable to some physical or medical condition. The other half of the cases are attributable to what are known as psychogenic triggers of impotence. Common known medical causes of impotence include diabetes as well circulatory and urological conditions. Sildenafil is the primary chemical component which is used in the production of the popular Viagra drug. The drug is a coveted for its vaunted merits in alleviating sexual and erectile dysfunctions in males. Now before delving into the side effects of the drug it is important to understand the functionalities of this chemical component. The chemical component is responsible for regulating the flow of blood to and for the penis such that enough blood is directed to the penis to facilitate feasible erection.

The side effects of the primary component in Viagra Sildenafil are ailing such as headaches; stomach upsets as well some kind of nasal stuffiness. Other associative side effects are diarrhea, dizziness as well as lightheadedness. You may also experience some heart burn as a side effect of using Viagra. What has also been established in medical research is that the Sildenafil component in Viagra does cause the change in vision and may particularly increase sensitivity to light. The chemical is also known to cause blue vision and an impaired blue/green color demarcation. Users of the Viagra drug have to promptly consult their medical practitioners should such occur owing to the use of Viagra.

Users of the Viagra have to ensure that they do not use the drug simultaneously with other drugs which may constitute nitrates such nitroglycerin, isosorbide and nitroprusside. This even goes for the so called recreational drugs known as poppers which contain amyl or butyl nitrate. When you use these drugs together with the Viagra drug which is made of Sildenafil serious and very drastic drug interactions are highly likely to occur. In cases where you are not sure of the compositions of any drugs you may have to quickly consult with your doctor for clarity to be sure that you avoid drastic drug interactivity.

Sildenafil may also result in you heart getting strained by sexual activity. This is common for people who have heart beat problems. When it occurs to you in cases where perhaps you have heart related problems and you experience these while having sex you have to stop administering the Viagra drug and seek medical assistance soon enough. Side effects in such problems often entail severe dizziness, fainting and nausea. The other common side effect in this condition is chest pain. It may also happen although it is unlikely that you get a prolonged erection lasting up to four hours. In this case you also have to stop the drug solicit professional medical assistance before permanent problems obtain.