Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:12:18 by Christina

The old saying goes, “It isn’t love unless you show it.” Learning about Viagra risks is another way of showing our partner that we love them and have their best interests at heart! Like many medications, there are possible side effects. Some of them are more common than others.

The more common side effects may include: Headache, abnormal vision (blurry, sensitivity to light, color tinge), acid indigestion, diarrhea, flushing, urinary tract infection and nasal congestion.

Some extremely rare cases worth mentioning are: Heart irregularities, heart attack, stroke, dangerous surges in blood pressure and sudden death have all been reported after use of Viagra. Typically existing cardiac risk factors contributed to these instances.

Viagra should not be considered if our partner uses nitrate drugs used to control angina or if our partner has heart problems severe enough to make sexual activity a risk. It should be used cautiously in post-heart attack, post-stroke situations. In the event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, immediate help needs to be sought.

No overdose Viagra cases have ever been reported. That said, any medication taken in excess can have grave consequences.

Viagra has been tested in more than 130 controlled studies (completed and ongoing) with over 13,000 men. These real-world studies have shown to have a strong safety profile. Around the world, 16 million men have improved their sex lives by taking Viagra. Statistically, Viagra improves erections in up to 4 of 5 men.

The numbers look great. Now that we have discussed Viagra risks, it’s decision time. Is this medication right for my partner? Do we need more information? If our answer is yes, we will need to decide what option works best for us, consulting our family physician or a qualified, licensed online provider.

This article has been provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace consultations with a licensed healthcare provider.

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