Understanding the Standard 50mg Viagra Dosage

This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about VIAGRA. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider.

If you take too much

Your healthcare provider will tell you how much VIAGRA to take and when to take it. Your healthcare provider may change your dose if needed. Take VIAGRA about 1 hour before sexual activity. You may take VIAGRA between 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity if needed. VIAGRA can be taken with or without food.

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

If you take VIAGRA after a high fat meal (such as a cheeseburger and french fries), VIAGRA may take a little longer to start working Do not take VIAGRA more than 1 time a day. If you accidentally take too much VIAGRA, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. What are the possible side effects of VIAGRA? an erection that will not go away (priapism). If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away.

Drug Interactions

If it is not treated right away, priapism can permanently damage your penis. sudden vision loss in one or both eyes. Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes can be a sign of a serious eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). It is uncertain whether PDE5 inhibitors directly cause the vision loss. Stop taking VIAGRA and call your healthcare provider right away if you have sudden vision loss in one or both eyes. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about VIAGRA that is written for health professionals. For more information, go to or call 1-888-4VIAGRA Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose, triacetin, and FD & C Blue #2 aluminum lake This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This product's label may have been updated.

Dosage and strength for erectile dysfunction

It is not known if VIAGRA is safe and effective in women or children under 18 years of age. take medicines called nitrates (such as nitroglycerin) use street drugs called "poppers" such as amyl nitrate or amyl nitrite, and butyl nitrate take any medicines called guanylate cyclase stimulators such as riociguat (Adempas) are allergic to sildenafil, as contained in VIAGRA and REVATIO, or any of the ingredients in VIAGRA. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in VIAGRA. What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking VIAGRA? Before you take VIAGRA, tell your healthcare provider if you: have or have had heart problems such as a heart attack, irregular heartbeat, angina, chest pain, narrowing of the aortic valve or heart failure have had heart surgery within the last 6 months have low blood pressure, or high blood pressure that is not controlled have had an erection that lasted for more than 4 hours have problems with your blood cells such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia have retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families) eye disease have ever had severe vision loss, including an eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) have kidney problems or are having kidney dialysis Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take1, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Missed Dose

VIAGRA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect the way VIAGRA works causing side effects. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take any of the following: medicines called nitrates (see "What is the most important information I should know about VIAGRA?") medicines called guanylate cyclase stimulators, such as riociguat (Adempas) medicines called alpha blockers such as Hytrin (terazosin HCl), Flomax (tamsulosin HCl), Cardura (doxazosin mesylate), Minipress (prazosin HCl), Uroxatral (alfuzosin HCl), Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin HCl), or Rapaflo (silodosin). Alpha-blockers are sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure. In some patients, the use of VIAGRA with alpha-blockers can lead to a drop in blood pressure or to fainting. medicines called HIV protease inhibitors, such as ritonavir (Norvir), indinavir sulfate (Crixivan), saquinavir (Fortovase or Invirase) or atazanavir sulfate (Reyataz) some types of oral antifungal medicines, such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), and itraconazole (Sporanox) some types of antibiotics, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), telithromycin (Ketek), or erythromycin other medicines that treat high blood pressure VIAGRA contains sildenafil, which is the same medicine found in another drug called REVATIO.

Incidence not known

REVATIO is used to treat a rare disease called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). VIAGRA should not be used with REVATIO or with other PAH treatments containing sildenafil or any other PDE5 inhibitors (such as Adcirca [tadalafil]). Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines, if you are not sure. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Take VIAGRA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. For current full prescribing information, please visit Viagra (sildenafil citrate), Revatio (sildenafil), Cardura (doxazosin mesylate), and Minipress (prazosin HCl) are registered trademarks of Pfizer Inc.

• It belongs to the class of PDE5 inhibitors.
• This class includes drugs like tadalafil and vardenafil.
• The mechanism targets specific enzymes in the body.
• It is classified as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
• Other drugs act differently on the same enzyme.

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• Elderly men may require lower starting doses.
• Renal impairment can affect drug clearance.
• Liver problems may necessitate dosage adjustment.
• Always inform your doctor of your medical history.
• Special populations need careful monitoring.

Sildenafil (Viagra) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men.

Proper Use

Some people may viagra medicine also have ringing in their ears (tinnitus) or dizziness. If you have these symptoms, stop taking VIAGRA and contact a doctor right away. The most common side effects of VIAGRA are: abnormal vision, such as changes in color vision (such as having a blue color tinge) and blurred vision In addition, heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats and death have happened rarely in men taking VIAGRA. Most, but not all, of these men had heart problems before taking VIAGRA. It is not known if VIAGRA caused these problems.

Other Medical Problems

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of VIAGRA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Store VIAGRA at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Sildenafil (Liqrev, Revatio) is used to improve the ability to exercise in adults (Liqrev, Revatio) and children 1 year of age and older (Revatio) with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; high blood pressure in the vessels carrying blood to the lungs, causing shortness of breath, dizziness, and tiredness). Sildenafil is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. Sildenafil treats erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. This increased blood flow can cause an erection. Sildenafil treats PAH by relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs to allow blood to flow easily. If you are taking sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction, you should know that it does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire.

Sildenafil does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

How to take tablets

What is the most important information I should know about VIAGRA? VIAGRA can cause your blood pressure to drop suddenly to an unsafe level if it is taken with certain other medicines. Do not take VIAGRA if you take any other medicines called "nitrates." Nitrates are used to treat chest pain (angina). A sudden drop in blood pressure can cause you to feel dizzy, faint, or have a heart attack or stroke. Do not take VIAGRA if you take medicines called guanylate cyclase stimulators which include: Riociguat (Adempas®) a medicine that treats pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic-thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

More common

Tell all your healthcare providers that you take VIAGRA. If you need emergency medical care for a heart problem, it will be important for your healthcare provider to know when you last took VIAGRA. Stop sexual activity and get medical help right away if you get symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea during sex. Sexual activity can put an extra strain on your heart, especially if your heart is already weak from a heart attack or heart disease. Ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough to handle the extra strain of having sex.

Less common

VIAGRA does not protect you or your partner from getting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV—the virus that causes AIDS. VIAGRA is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). You will not get an erection just by taking this medicine. VIAGRA helps a man with erectile dysfunction get and keep an erection only when he is sexually excited (stimulated). VIAGRA is not for use in women or children. Sildenafil comes as a tablet and suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. If you are taking sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction, follow your doctor's directions and the guidelines in this paragraph. Take sildenafil as needed before sexual activity.

• Viagra should not be used by women or children.
• Some medications or health issues may outweigh Viagra’s benefits.
• Proper hydration and mental relaxation can enhance effects.
• Always consult a healthcare professional for guidance.

The best time to take sildenafil is about 1 hour before sexual activity, but you can take the medication any time from 4 hours to 30 minutes before sexual activity.

Sildenafil usually should not be taken more than once every 24 hours.

How should this medicine be used?

Keep VIAGRA and all medicines out of the reach of children. General information about the safe and effective use of VIAGRA. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use VIAGRA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give VIAGRA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. If you have certain health conditions or are taking certain medications, your doctor may tell you to take sildenafil less often.