It is a common knowledge that a patient must always be aware of the side effects while taking any kind of pills in order to be on the safe side. A doctor always tells a person about the possible unpleasant feelings, which a patient may experience after taking a drug. These side effects deserve a special attention, because in some cases they can be rather harmful and lead to serious negative changes of the patients health.
No doubt, Erectile-Dysfunction drugs are very effective, but they also have a number of side effects. Furthermore, the study says that 48% of patients suffered at least one of them after taking a drug. In the most cases those unpleasant feelings did not cause much trouble and did not make men quit using the pills; only about 1% of them dropped out because of the side effects. It is not much; still it is worthy to know it.
In general, all three drugs for Erectile Dysfunction treatment (Viagra, Cialis and Levitra) have similar side effects, which are not harmful and are supposed to go away in a few hours: -headache; -diarrhea; -upset stomach; -dizziness, especially when taken with alcohol; -flushing and stuffy or runny nose (no information about Cialis); -visual changes more often occur with Levitra and Viagra. The patient can hardly differentiate blue and green colors and feels increased sensitivity to light.
The study of Levitra and Cialis shows that light chest and back pains as well as muscle ache occur quite often, but they usually stop in 12-36 hours. An allergic reaction (swelling of the ankles or legs, difficulties with breathing, irregular heartbeat) and fainting are usually associated with Levitra, especially when an overdose is suspected.
There exist some other precautions when these drugs should not be taken. First of all, it is dangerous to use any of these pills with another kind of medicine containing nitrates, which are often used for chest pain (angina). The recreational nitrates poppers- are also strictly prohibited after taking either Cialis or Levitra or Viagra. The use of the above mentioned nitrates is considered only after 48 hours have passed. The same situation is with the so called alpha-blockers drugs, often prescribed for treating prostate problems and high blood pressure. Taking all these kinds of medicine with Erectile-Dysfunction drugs at the same time can cause the unsafely low blood pressure, fainting, stroke or heart attack. There is information according to which Levitra should not be taking with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, because they interact and this can have dangerous results.
One of the other serious side effects of all the three drugs is priapism a prolonged erection. It is necessary to get the emergency help if it lasts longer than 4 hours.
It is important to know that people older than 65 are more likely to experience the side effects of the given drugs. They must ask the doctor about the possibility and dose of the pills to avoid complications.
The experts admit that people having health problems such as heart attack, stroke, irregular heart rhythm, heart failure, chest pain, high and low blood pressure should not take Erectile-Dysfunction drugs, as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra can lower the blood pressure suddenly, therefore influencing dangerously these peoples health. There is no need to point out that persons having any other health problems must consult the doctor before taking this medicine.
To make a conclusion it is worthy to say that the nature and degree of the side effects may differ. Everything depends on the state of health of the particular patient. To be on the safe side it is necessary to consult the doctor and use the drugs according to the prescription, in the other case pleasure can be turned into suffering.
Nick
VIAGRA USER.
In fact, erectile dysfunction can manifest itself through either inability to gain erection, or inability to maintain erection long enough to complete the intercourse. So, it could be an idea to talk to your doctor about erectile dysfunction and ED medications. Anyway, you can explore Pillwatch.com for additional information; and, by the way, you may try our online self-test for ED (http://pillwatch.com/test/do-you-have-an-erectile-dysfunction.html)
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