Sildenafil Tablets

Sildenafil tablets contains the active substance sildenafil which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. It helps relax blood vessels in the penis, allowing blood to flow into the penis when you get sexually excited. Sildenafil will only allow you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated.

Sildenafil is a treatment for adult men with erectile dysfunction, sometimes known as impotence. This is when a man cannot get, or maintain, an erect penis suitable for sexual activity.

Sildenafil 100mg

Tell your doctor if you are taking, recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Sildenafil 100mg tablets may interfere with some medicines, especially those used to treat chest pain. In the event of a medical emergency, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse that you have taken Sildenafil 100mg Tablets and when you did.

You should not take Sildenafil 100mg if you are taking nitrates as the combination of these medicines may lead to a dangerous fall in blood pressure.

Some patients who take alpha-blocker therapy for the treatment of high blood pressure or prostate enlargement may experience dizziness or light-headedness which may be caused by low blood pressure upon sitting or standing quickly.

Sildenafil side effects reported in associated with the use of Sildenafil are usually mild to moderate and of a short duration.

If you experience any serious sildenafil side effects stop taking Sildenafil and seek medical help immediately.

Sildenafil side effects:

Common

Facial flushing
Indigestion
Effects on vision
Stuffy nose

Dizziness

Sildenafil 100mg UK will typically take 30 - 60 minutes before it starts to work for erectile dysfunction. In order for Sildenafil 100mg UK to work you need to be aroused.

Experiencing indigestion when using Sildenafil Citrate is a common side effect associated with all [erectile dysfunction]medicines. This happens because of the way Sildenafil Citrate interacts with smooth muscle tissue in the body. While use of Sildenafil Citrate is intended for the penis, it can affect other muscle tissue throughout the body.

Sildenafil Tablets can cause stomach acid to rise from the stomach and up into the oesophagus, causing indigestion or heartburn.

Most of the time this common side effect can be managed by simply increasing the amount of water you consume and using OTC antacids.

The BNF is an online database containing key information on selection, prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines. Information displayed on the Sildenafil BNF page is taken from the manufacturer’s product literature, medical and pharmaceutical literature, UK health departments, regulatory authorities, and professional bodies.

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There are no differences between Sildenafil vs Viagra. Viagra is a brand name medication created by Pfizer, whilst sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra that’s responsible for treating erectile dysfunction.

Assuming the dose is the same you should get the same erectile dysfunction treatment from generic Sildenafil vs Viagra, all the same.

A common question we often see online is “How much Sildenafil is too much?”

Sildenafil Tablets range in dose from 25mg to 100mg. The typical dose is 50mg. Do not take it more than once a day.

Take Sildenafil up to 4 hours before you have sex.

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Erection problems (impotence) are very common, particularly in men over 40. Most men occasionally fail to get or keep an erection.This is usually due to stress, tiredness, anxiety or drinking too much alcohol, and it’s nothing to worry about. If it happens more often, it may be caused by physical or emotional problems. Physical causes Possible cause Treatment Narrowing of penis blood vessels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol medicine to lower blood pressure, statins to lower cholesterol Hormone problems hormone replacement – for example, testosterone Side effects of prescribed medication change to medicine following discussion with GP You may also be asked to make lifestyle changes. Do lose weight if you’re overweight stop smoking eat a healthy diet exercise daily try to reduce stress and anxiety Don’t cycle for a while (if you cycle more than 3 hours a week) drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week

##Side Effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. The side effects reported in association with the use of sildenafil are usually mild to moderate and of a short duration. If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking sildenafil and seek medical help immediately: An allergic reaction (this occurs rarely) Symptoms include sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat. Chest pains (this occurs uncommonly): If this occurs during or after intercourse Get in a semi-sitting position and try to relax. Do not use nitrates to treat your chest pain. Prolonged and sometimes painful erections (frequency unknown). If you have an erection which lasts for more than 4 hours, you should contact a doctor immediately. A sudden decrease or loss of vision (frequency unknown) Serious skin reactions (frequency unknown). Symptoms may include severe peeling and swelling of the skin, blistering of the mouth, genitals and around the eyes, fever. Seizures or fits (frequency unknown) Other side effects: Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): headache. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): facial flushing, indigestion, effects on vision (including colour tinge to vision, light sensitivity, blurred vision or reduced sharpness of vision), stuffy nose, dizziness.