Viagra

What is Viagra?

Viagra, known generically as sildenafil, is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Manufactured by Pfizer, the popular impotence drug has been taken by more than 23 million men since it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1998.

Possible Side Effects of Taking Viagra

Men taking Viagra reported a type of blindness called NAION, or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. It occurs from poor blood flow in the blood vessels around the eye. The condition generally occurs to men over 50 who have existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure-all factors that cause erectile dysfunction.

Viagra may also lead to hearing loss. The effects range from temporary loss of hearing to potential long-term hearing damage in some patients. Typically occurring in only one ear, the hearing loss may be accompanied by dizziness, ringing, and vertigo.

Cialis, manufactured by Eli Lily & Co., and Levitra, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline are two other erectile dysfunction drugs that also had similar side effects on patients, but to a lesser degree.

FDA Requests Label Change For Viagra

Reports of partial blindness in men taking erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, have prompted the FDA to request drug manufacturers change labels alerting patients to the possible risk.

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