Sildenafil citrate is commonly prescribed as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed overview of the drug, including how long it takes to start working and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking it.
What is sildenafil citrate used for? Sildenafil citrate is used mainly to treat erectile dysfunction. This eMedTV segment outlines sildenafil citrate uses, including off-label uses like treating pulmonary hypertension or Raynaud's phenomenon.
Facial flushing, diarrhea, and headache are a few common side effects of sildenafil citrate. This eMedTV article also lists rare side effects of the drug (like gout, fainting, and vomiting) and advises talking to your doctor if side effects occur.
The starting dosage of sildenafil citrate is 50 mg one hour before sexual activity. This eMedTV page also lists the maximum recommended sildenafil citrate dose (100 mg) and factors that can affect your dosage (such as other drugs you may be taking).
As this eMedTV page explains, nitrates and alpha blockers are among the drugs that can potentially interfere with sildenafil citrate. Drug interactions with this product can change how your body metabolizes the drugs, among other things.
Some precautions and warnings for sildenafil citrate listed on this eMedTV page include possible drug interactions, people who shouldn't take the drug (like those taking a nitrate for angina), and the risk of a prolonged erection in some men taking it.
As this eMedTV page explains, April 2020 is the earliest predictable date that a generic sildenafil citrate could be available. This article explains why this is so and explains how sildenafil is the "generic name" and not a generic version of Viagra.
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