Question 1

What is Sildenafil (Sildenafil Citrate) used for?

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction (man no fit stand well), pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)

Question 2

How do you take Sildenafil (Sildenafil Citrate)?

Accepted Answer

For erection problems, take one 50 mg tablet about 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity. Your doctor may increase it to 100 mg or reduce it to 25 mg depending on how it works for you. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours. It can be taken with or without food, but a heavy or fatty meal may make it work slower.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Sildenafil (Sildenafil Citrate)?

Accepted Answer

Headache, flushing (face and neck feeling hot and red), blocked or stuffy nose, dizziness, stomach upset or indigestion

Question 4

Who should not take Sildenafil (Sildenafil Citrate)?

Accepted Answer

People who use nitrate medications for heart or chest pain, anyone who has been told not to have sexual activity due to heart problems, people with severe liver disease, those who recently had a stroke or heart attack, anyone allergic to sildenafil, and people with a condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (a type of sudden eye damage).

Question 5

Is Sildenafil (Sildenafil Citrate) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Sildenafil is primarily a drug for men; women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use it unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a doctor for a lung condition.

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