Viagra Side Effects
While Viagra is a very popular and advantageous medicine in men, it does not come without side effects. Some may be minor and go away with usage while some may require medical attention. Most common side effects reported by the usage of this medicine are skin rash, dizziness, nausea, pain in the back, flushing and excessive sweating, and fever.
Cardiovascular Side Effects
More than 10% users have reported increased rate of flushing, or redness in face. This occurs due to an increase in blood flow, which may affect other unwanted parts of the body. Uncommon side effects, which affect 0.1 to 1.0% of the users include increase in heart rate, palpitations or fluttering of heartbeat, and regulation in normal blood pressure. Very rarely users have also reported heart attack and cardiac death.
Gastrointestinal Side Effects
Up to 10% users have reported upset stomach and more than 16% of users have reported diarrhoea after using Viagra. Less than 10% of users have reported piles, acid reflux, indigestion, dry mouth, bloating and nausea. Very rarely users have reported reduced levels of tactile sensitivity.
Muscular Side Effects
More than 10% users have reported pain in limbs, while less than 10% users have recorded episodes of nerve pain and back pain.
Nervous Side Effects
More than 28% users have reported strong headaches after Viagra usage. Up to 10% patients have reported feeling feverish, tremors, migraine and faintness, while less than 1% patients have suffered from extreme feeling of sleepiness.
Visual Side Effects
More than 10% of user cases have been recorded suffering from abnormal vision after excessive Viagra usage. Between 1 to 10% users have recorded irritation in the eyes, blurry vision, colour distortion, eye pain on exposure to bright lights, increased blood flow in the eyes and visual impairment. Less than 1% users have recorded side effects of eye disorders, eye pain and conjunctivitis, while less than 0.1% usage has resulted in eye swelling, glaucoma and retinal haemorrhage.
Respiratory Side Effects
More than 18% users of Viagra have reported pharyngitis, while up to 10% of people have reported cough, nasal congestion and nose bleeds. Less than 1% people have reported sinusitis while less than 0.1% of people have recorded nasal dryness and tightness of throat.
Skin Side Effects
Night sweats, loss of hair and skin rash has been recorded commonly as side effects of Viagra.
Blood-related and Metabolic Side Effects
Anaemia is the most common side effect of Viagra haematologically. On the other hand, retention of fluids and water-based bloating are the common metabolic side effects of Viagra consumption.
Psychological Side Effects
Due to increased blood flow, many people experience feeling of anxiety, and loss of sleep. The Viagra imposes similar side effects as caffeine or energy drinks, leaving the user hyperactive.
Precautions
Viagra is sold illegally and is sometimes consumed by men at parties for entertainment. While Viagra is marketed by pharmaceutical suppliers as a treatment, some misuse it, and these individuals are often the ones who experience the most side effects. A popular misconception is that Viagra enables a man have a pleasurable experience for a very long time and let the men “last all night”. This entices men into using the drug inappropriately, often overdosing on the medication.
It is very important to keep in mind that the unnecessary usage and overdosing increases the risk of side effects. Before using any medication, it is advisable that the user seeks out medical consultation first. A doctor who is aware of your medical history knows what is best for you and will always suggest the best treatment options.
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