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What is Sildenafil?

Sildenafil is a medication primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It helps increase blood flow to the penis, which is essential for achieving and maintaining an erection during sexual activity. The active ingredient in sildenafil is sildenafil citrate, which is also the same compound found in Viagra. It was only available under the brand name Viagra until the patent expired in 2013. Now, a range of manufacturers can make sildenafil tablets. This increased competition allows the medicine to be available at a lower cost.

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Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and of a short duration.

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
• headache

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
• nausea, indigestion, stuffy nose, dizziness
• facial flushing, hot flush (a sudden feeling of heat in your upper body)
• colour tinge to vision, blurred vision, visual disturbance

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
• vomiting, upper abdominal pain, acid reflux (including heartburn)
• skin rash, pain in the arms or legs, nosebleed, feeling hot, feeling tired (fatigue)
• eye irritation, bloodshot eyes/red eyes, eye pain, seeing flashes of light, visual brightness, light sensitivity, watery eyes • pounding heartbeat, rapid heartbeat
• high blood pressure
• low blood pressure (typical signs are dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea and tiredness)
• muscle pain, feeling sleepy, reduced sense of touch, vertigo, ringing in the ears
• dry mouth, blocked or stuffy sinuses, inflammation of the lining of the nose (can be experienced as runny nose, sneezing and stuffy nose)
• presence of blood in urine

Serious Side Effects:

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
Priapism: An erection that lasts more than 4 hours, requiring immediate medical help to avoid permanent damage.
Sudden Vision Loss: This can be a sign of a serious eye condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Immediate medical attention is necessary.
Sudden Hearing Loss: Accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or dizziness. Stop taking sildenafil and seek medical advice immediately.
Chest pains: this occurs uncommonly. If this occurs before, during or after sexual activity: Get in a semi-sitting position and try to relax. Do NOT use nitrates to treat your chest pain.
An allergic reaction: this occurs uncommonly. Symptoms include sudden wheeziness, difficulty breathing or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat.

If side effects do not subside, it's important to report them to a healthcare provider.

Always read theSildenafil 100 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) and consult your GP or pharmacist for full details.

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