Erection enhancine drugs and their side effects

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In 1998, the first tablet to treat ED was launched. This made a huge impact on the treatment of ED. There are now four different tablets licensed in the UK to treat ED:.

 

•Three of the tablets work by increasing the blood flow to your penis. They do this by affecting cGMP, the chemical involved in dilating (widening) the blood vessels when you are sexually aroused (described above). They are sildenafil (trade name Viagra®), tadalafil (trade name Cialis®), and vardenafil (trade name Levitra®). You take a dose before you plan to have sex. Because of the way they work, these medicines are called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.

•Apomorphine (trade name Uprima®) works by increasing the level of certain chemicals in the brain which are involved in sending messages down nerves to the penis when you are sexually aroused. You take a tablet, which dissolves under the tongue, 20 minutes before you plan to have sex.

So, even if the nerves or blood vessels going to your penis are not working so well, a tablet can cause the blood flow to increase in your penis, and cause an erection. Tablets can treat ED caused by various underlying conditions.

 

None of these tablets will cause an erection unless you are sexually aroused. There is a good chance that a medicine will work (about an 8 in 10 chance of it working well). However, they do not work in every case. There are pros and cons for each of the above, and your doctor will advise. For example, you may not be able to take certain tablets for ED if you have certain other medical conditions, or take certain other medicines. For example, you should not take a PDE5 inhibitor if you take nitrate medicines (including glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)) which are often used to treat angina. Also, if you take a certain type of medication, called alpha-blockers, for high blood pressure (doxazosin, indoramin, terazosin or prazosin) you need to wait until you are on a stable dose, as the combination with a PDE5 inhibitor can cause a sudden pressure drop..

 

 

SIDE EFFECTS

 

VIAGRA

What Are The Potential Viagra Side Effects?

Millions of men from all corners of the earth of used Viagra to effectively and safely address ED issues. As with all drugs, there have been some documented Viagra side effects. Fortunately, the vast majority of these reported side effects are minimal and only experienced by a small fraction of those who have used Viagra. Examples of these mild side effects include:

 

•Facial flushing

•Stomach upsets

•Diarrhea

•Heartburn

•minor headaches

A few serious side effects such as sudden changes in hearing or vision and priaprism (erections which last four hours or more) have been reported on rare occasions. These relatively mild side effects and the rarity of their occurrence have contributed to Viagra's widespread adoption by both doctors and patients. In fact, in placebo controlled studies it was shown that adverse Viagra side effects occurred just as frequently with patients taking a sugar pill as they did with patients using real Viagra.

 

Commonly experienced mild Viagra side effects

The mild Viagra side effects including a stuffy nose, diarrhea, dizziness.or upset stomach, when reported, are typically short in duration. The other most common side effect, facial and upper torso skin flushing, has been attributed to being both a side effect to the drug and potentially also a result of the setting within which Viagra is most commonly used. Heartburn has also been rarely reported from men after they Buy Viagra, however, it is unclear if the causality is from Viagra or from what the user happened to have for dinner that evening. The majority of men who have used Viagra report none of these side effects, and many who have reported them indicate that they only occur on rare occasions.

 

Most important is to report any pre-existing conditions to your doctor prior to initiating the use of Viagra. Certain conditions, such as nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), can be exacerbated by drugs like Viagra triggering potentially serious adverse heath effects. As with any drug, prior to taking Viagra you should seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional who can ensure that Viagra will not exacerbate any pre-existing conditions.

 

Additionally, many drugs can have undesired interactions when combined. Consequently, it is imperative to convey to your healthcare provider all prescription, and over-the-counter, medicines that you are currently using prior to the use of any new drug including Viagra.

 

Viagra side effects - Summary of warnings

•Viagra should be taken on an empty stomach. If it is taken with food it may take longer to work and be less effective.

•Viagra should not be taken more than once a day.

•Viagra is neither approved nor recommended for use in women. Women should not take Viagra under any circumstances.

•Men older than 65 are very sensitive to the effects of Viagra. It's for this reason that men over 65 are started on a smaller dose and increased ifindicated and tolerated.

•Under no circumstances should men increase their Viagra doses without first consulting their physician.

•Discuss your general health status with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity.

•If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of Viagra.

•Viagra does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

 

Tadalafil

Common Tadalafil Side Effects

 

Tadalafil has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with over 5,700 people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented. Based on these studies, common tadalafil side effects, occurring in more than 2 percent of people, include:

 

•Headache -- up to 15 percent of people

•Indigestion, known as dyspepsia -- up to 10 percent of people

•Back pain -- up to 6 percent of people

•Facial flushing -- up to 3 percent of people

•Nasal congestion -- up to 3 percent of people

•Muscle pain (known as myalgia) -- up to 4 percent of people

•Pain in the arms or legs -- up to 3 percent of people

 

Rare Side Effects of Tadalafil

During clinical studies, there were a number of other side effects that occurred in less than 2 percent of people while they were taking tadalafil. It is difficult to tell whether these side effects occurred because of tadalafil or something else.

 

Some of these possible side effects include but are not limited to:

 

•Insomnia

•Unexplained rash

•Angina

•Migraines

•High blood pressure (hypertension)

•Dry mouth

•A spinning sensation (vertigo)

•Blurred vision

•A sudden decrease in or loss of hearing

•Other vision problems, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or difficulty telling the difference between blue and green

•Prolonged erection lasting longer than four hours

•Painful erection lasting more than six hours (priapism).

 

In rare cases, serious problems can occur in the heart, brain, or blood vessels. These include:

•Chest pain

•Heart attack

•Stroke

•Heart palpitations

•Sudden death.

 

In these cases, most of the people already had cardiovascular risk factors. Also, the side effects occurred during or shortly after sexual activity. For these reasons, it is difficult to tell whether the problems were related to the tadalafil, the person's existing risk factors, sexual activity, or a combination of these things.

In people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including tadalafil, there have been rare cases of a condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). This condition can lead to sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. If you notice any unexplained changes in your vision while taking tadalafil, report them to your doctor immediately.

 

There have been reports of transient global amnesia possibly due to tadalafil. Transient global amnesia is a temporary loss of short-term memory. People may not remember recent events and have an impaired ability to form new memories. It usually lasts 24 hours or less and typically has no long-term consequences.

 

 

Levitra

SIDE EFFECTS

Headache, flushing, nasal stuffiness, stomach upset, heartburn, runny nose, dizziness, or nausea may occur. Vision changes such as increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or impaired blue/green color discrimination may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Rarely, a sudden loss of eyesight in one or both eyes (NAION) may occur. This may or may not be due to vardenafil. If this serious problem occurs, seek immediate medical attention. You have a slightly greater chance of developing this serious eye problem if you have heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, certain eye problems ("crowded disk"), high blood pressure, are over 50 years of age, or if you smoke.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, seizures, short-term memory loss.Sexual activity may put extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems and experience any of these serious side effects while having sex, stop and seek immediate medical attention: severe dizziness, fainting, chest pain.For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.Rarely, vardenafil may cause sudden hearing problems, or ringing in the ears. Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor immediately if these effects occur.A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

 

 

Alprostadil

What is Alprostadil?

Alprostadil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and to help diagnose certain causes of this disorder. Alprostadil is also used to improve blood flow in newborn babies with a certain genetic heart condition. This alprostadil medication guide addresses only the adult male use of this medication in erectile disorders.

 

Alprostadil relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow into the penis, causing an erection.

 

Do not use alprostadil if you have:

sickle cell anemia or the sickle cell anemia trait

leukemia

a tumor of the bone marrow (multiple myeloma)

chronic urination problems

a history of blood clots

a curved or deformed penis penile

fibrosis or Peyronie's disease; or if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons

 

What are the possible side effects of Alprostadil?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Stop using alprostadil and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

 

feeling light-headed, fainting bleeding from your urethra bleeding, bruising, or swelling where you injected the medication a painful erection that lasts 4 hours or longer severe pain or irritation of your penis or urethra; or redness, lumps, tenderness, unusual shape or curving of the erect penis

Less serious side effects may include:

pain in your penis, urethra, or testicles headache, dizziness back pain a rash on the skin of your penis warmth or numbness of your penis; or cough, stuffy nose, cold symptoms Your sexual partner may also experience side effects such as burning, itching, or irritation of the body areas that come into contact with your penis.

 

What should I avoid while taking Alprostadil?

Alprostadil can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

 

I hope you guys find this helpful, as it can go a long way to explaining "prolonged hangovers", indigestion etc, and stop you from blaming the masseuse for cocking (no pun intended) up your arms and legs!