Viagra Side Effects
Viagra used to be a prescription drug and has undergone scrupulous medical research and clinical trials to discover all the possible side effects that could be experienced by men who take it.
The side effects of Viagra will be different for everyone, as everyone reacts differently to medication. Some people may not even experience any side effects, while others may suffer several. If you do find that you experience side effects, you can talk to a doctor about altering your dosage, or consider a different impotence treatment.
Common side effects
The most common Viagra side effects are not too severe and usually pass within the time it takes the medication to leave your system. If you struggle from any of the following, just relax, lie down and allow for it to pass. If they persist, do not hesitate to contact a doctor. Some of the more common side effects of Viagra are:
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Flushing
- Indigestion
- Visual disturbances, hazy sight, blue vision
Uncommon side effects
The following side effects are more uncommon, which is not to say that they are more severe. Between 1 and 100 men experienced these Viagra side effects. As with common side effects, if they persist for longer than Viagra is active in your body, then it is important to contact a doctor for support or guidance. More uncommon Viagra side effects are:
- Rash
- Eye disorders
- Palpitations (when you feel your heart beating erratically)
- Increased heart rate
- Chest and muscle pain
- Sleepiness and fatigue
- Decreased sensation within body
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
Rare side effects
These side effects have been recorded, but are extremely rare and seldom occur. They are more severe and will generally require immediate medical assistance. Call a doctor if you think you are experiencing any of these rare side effects:
- Increased or decreased blood pressure
- Decreased or complete loss of hearing
- Nose bleeds
- Fainting
- Stroke
- Heart attack
Extremely rare side effects
Priapism is a side effect of Viagra that seldom, if ever occurs. The few occasions that it has occurred and been reported, it has been treated successfully.
Priapism occurs when a man has an erection for an extended period of time, usually longer than four hours. If this occurs, it can damage the tissues in your penis and cause long term problems, which is why it’s important to contact a doctor as soon as you can. It is not necessarily life threatening, but it can cause long term damage to your penis.
