Every medication comes with side effects, and patients should discover these side effects before beginning the medication that has been prescribed by the doctor. Patients should also learn to distinguish between common and serious side effects.
Common side effects occur in many patients and are often non-threatening to the patient. More serious side effects occurring can cause health issues, adverse effects and life-threatening illnesses and the patient should not take these side effects lightly.
Common side effects of Viagra include:
Nasal Congestion
Patients using Viagra often complain of suffering from nasal congestion. The same effects causing the blood vessels to dilate in the penis, alleviating the erectile dysfunction can often cause congestion in the nose. This minor side effect leaves patient with a low level of discomfort and most patients will overlook the side effect to continue the regimen of the Viagra.
Vision Changes
Vision changes such as a blue tint to the vision or blurred vision should be considered a side effect that warrants medical attention and an appointment with the physician that prescribed the Viagra, but patients experiencing sensitivity to light are more commonly reported with men that have been using the popular erectile dysfunction drug. Any vision changes should be reported to the physician to determine the cause, and to reduce the blurriness or other affects that can permanently affect the vision.
Common Headaches
Viagra is used to dilate the blood vessels in the body, which can increase the blood flow to the penis. Patients using Viagra on a regular basis have been known to report headaches while using the medication. Patients suffering from headaches can alleviate the pain with common headache medications, but should check with the pharmacist or physician to determine which medications are safe to take to treat the headache.
Redness of the Skin
Skin redness that can appear as flushing through the face or even hives on the body is another common side effect of men that are using Viagra. The common side effect often is nothing more than a physical side effect to the medication but should be reported to the physician in the case that the flushing is accompanied with an increase temperature, or if a moderate to severe rash develops on the body of the patient.
Increased Urination
Many men that are using Viagra to achieve or maintain an erection may experience an increase in the frequency of their urination. Increased urination is not often serious, and has been reported directly after the Viagra dosage has been consumed. Though a common side effect, it should be reported to the physician as it can indicate intolerance to the regular use of the Viagra.
These common Viagra side effects should be reported to the physician to determine whether the side effects are considered common, or more rare. Rare side effects can occur and can be potentially harmful to the patient using Viagra and in the case that any uncommon side effects occur the patient should discontinue the medication and seek medical attention.
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