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What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? |
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
eye or vision problems, including a rare inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa heart disease, angina, high or low blood pressure, a history of heart attack, or other heart problems kidney disease liver disease stroke an unusual or allergic reaction to sildenafil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding |
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How should I use this medicine? |
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Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. The dose is usually taken 1 hour before sexual activity. You should not take the dose more than once per day. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. This medicine is not used in children for this condition.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. |
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What if I miss a dose? |
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This does not apply. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What may interact with this medicine? |
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Do not take this medicine with any of the following:
cisapride methscopolamine nitrate nitrates like amyl nitrite, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin nitroprusside other sildenafil products (Revatio)
This medicine may also interact with the following:
certain drugs for high blood pressure certain drugs for the treatment of HIV infection or AIDS certain drugs used for fungal or yeast infections, like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole cimetidine erythromycin rifampin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. |
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What side effects may I notice from this medicine? |
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems changes in hearing changes in vision, blurred vision, trouble telling blue from green color chest pain fast, irregular heartbeat men: prolonged or painful erection (lasting more than 4 hours) seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea flushing headache indigestion stuffy or runny nose
This list may not describe all possible side effects. |
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What should I watch for while using this medicine? |
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If you notice any changes in your vision while taking this drug, call your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible.
Call your health care provider right away if you have any change in vision.
Contact you doctor or health care professional right away if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This may be a sign of a serious problem and must be treated right away to prevent permanent damage.
If you experience symptoms of nausea, dizziness, chest pain or arm pain upon initiation of sexual activity after taking this medicine, you should refrain from further activity and call your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible.
Using this medicine does not protect you or your partner against HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases. |
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Where should I keep this medicine? |
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Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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What is the shelf life of the pills? |
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The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured. |
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