Viagra contraindications and side effects

Viagra tablets, in addition to a high level of effectiveness, have excellent tolerance. However, there are several diseases, in the presence of which it is necessary to carefully consider the use of this remedy. The main contraindications to the use of this drug include:

• unstable angina pectoris
• myeloma
• high tendency to bleeding
• cerebrovascular accident
• individual intolerance to any component of the drug
• heart failure
• exacerbation of gastrointestinal ulcer
• cell anemia
• severe renal failure
• cirrhosis
• leukemia
• uncontrolled hypotension
• retinitis pigmentosa
• arterial hypertension and hypotension
• treatment of various diseases with nitrates
• coronary heart disease

In addition, it is not recommended to combine Viagra together with other drugs for the treatment of potency disorders. At the moment, it is not yet clear how the combined intake of different medications affects the treatment. If the patient had to go through a stroke or myocardial infarction, then it is not recommended to use the product for the next six months. Viagra is not prescribed for women and children under 18 years of age. It is strictly forbidden to combine this drug with nitric oxide donors.

In addition, men should not take the remedy for whom sexual activity is contraindicated. Also, with extreme caution, it is necessary to use Viagra in the presence of anatomical deformity of the penis and all kinds of diseases that are accompanied by bleeding.

Side Effects

Before you start using this remedy, it is important to familiarize yourself with the possible Side effects that may occur. Among the side effects were identified:

• flushing of the face
• vasodilation
• headache
• dizziness
• increased sensitivity of vision to bright light
• conjunctivitis
• blurred vision
• change in color perception
• complete impairment of smell
• nasal congestion
< li>various infections of the respiratory tract
• dysfunction of the digestive system
• nausea and vomiting
• dysfunction of the prostate
• urinary tract infection
• pressure reduction
• nosebleeds

If we talk about side effects directly related to the reproductive system, it is possible that an erection that is too long and very painful may appear, which can last 3-4 hours. In this case, urgent medical attention is required.

Side effects can also affect the central nervous system. Insomnia and a significant increase in muscle tone are possible. Joint and muscle pains were also seen in patients. Among other side effects, symptoms of acute respiratory infections, pain in the lower back and abdomen were seen. It is extremely rare for patients to experience cases of priapism.

Interesting fact

Previously, a study was conducted of 1473 cases of side effects of the drug Viagra. 522 of the cases were fatal: 94 people died from cardiac arrest and 200 from myocardial infarction. In most cases, death occurred within the next 5 hours after using the drug. It turned out that in this situation, the cause of death was not a drug intake, but a high level of sexual activity in people with diseases of the cardiovascular system.