Viagra Side Effects: The Ones To Look Out For

List of Side Effects

Usage of viagra must be as per recommendation and in a limited amount. Since the side effects of this drug could vary from mild to seriously life-threatening.

Below, you will get a segregated explanation of every side effect this drug may have on your body.

Mild Side Effects

1. Flushing

   This is a very mild side effect of using Viagra, where you feel warmth or redness on your face, neck, or chest.

   This is usually^[1] experienced by men who use viagra to treat erectile dysfunction. Like headaches, flushing itself goes away as the effect of viagra slowly starts to fade.

2. Stuffy Nose

   A stuffy nose refers to the excessive presence of mucus in the nasal passage or higher secession of it through your nose.

   This is a common problem faced among men who use Viagra, which could^[2]cause partial blockage in the nose.

   This also temporarily affects the body, which wears off easily after a few hours.

3. Headaches

   Headache, as the name suggests, is a very common ache in your head that needs some massage or rest to get relief.

   There are many types of headaches that^[3]one may have, but the one that viagra usually causes is the cluster headache which feels near your eyes and ears and goes off in a few hours.

   These headaches may have an increased intensity with the increase in dosage of viagra.

4. Stomach Pain

   An upset stomach is also a common problem if you use viagra. This is because^[4]of the functionality of this tablet.

   Viagra helps you to get an erection by increasing blood flow to the penis, but this flow sometimes affects the smooth muscles along the gastrointestinal tract, which further causes stomach pain.

5. Nausea

   Nausea is an urge to vomit, which^[5]usually doesn’t result in vomiting but is a bad feeling in the stomach.

   This is a common problem if you are using viagra. However, nausea from using viagra is usually mild but most frequently occurs with each dose of this sildenafil citrate tablet.

6. Diarrhea

   Diarrhea is nothing but the frequent bowel movements in the body causing you to excrete feces more, which usually is loose.

   This happens because of increased secretion of fluids into the intestine, which is an impact of viagra tablets on your abdomen.

7. Back Pain

   Like headaches, using viagra commonly also tends you to face back pains. These back pains could range from mild to more significant, usually in the lower back or certain regions.

8. Dizziness

   Dizziness is the feeling of fainting away, a very common problem faced by users of viagra.

   Usually,^[6]the effect of dizziness is quite mild for people who consume this tablet and passes quickly as well.

   However, limiting these tablets’ usage is still recommended to avoid serious problems.

9. Memory Problems

   If you take viagra you may also face memory problems ranging from forgetting things on a mild basis to serious cognitive syndromes like transient global amnesia.

   It is a constant confusion in the person and may^[7]also be attached to episodes of epilepsy or stroke.

10. Inability To Differentiate Between Colors

    Weirdly, a person might also face problems in differentiating between colors, usually blue and green which might^[8]get serious as time passes.

Serious Side Effects

1. Loss Of Hearing

   Loss of hearing is a very serious problem that usage of viagra may cause.

   This problem could be very sudden in viagra users which is why it is always recommended to limit or avoid the usage of these pills to treat ED.

   Loss of hearing could^[9]also be accompanied by the ringing of the ears which starts getting worse from there on.

2. Chest Pain Or Pressure

   Viagra’s use could^[10]cause severe chest pain or pressure on it which should not be overlooked.

   Since this is usually the sign of a cardiac arrest that the usage of this pill may cause in the long run and will need medical assistance.

3. Pain In The Shoulder Or Jaw

   If you consume viagra you may also face problems like pain in the shoulder or jaw which may get worse and more serious as time passes.

   There might also be a tingling feeling in these areas which in any case needs special diagnosis and medical attention.

4. Severe Shortness Of Breath

   This is where things get even more serious.

   Viagra consumers may face a serious problem of shortness of breath and trouble breathing which will usually be adjoined with the sensation of dizziness or fainting.

   This case needs medical attention as well and a complete prohibition of usage of viagra or any such tablets.

5. Cough With Foamy Mucus

   This type of cough is usually related to a chronic condition of (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or (GERD) Gastroesophageal Reflux disease.

   It could be very serious if not given the proper medical attention.

   Frothy sputum is what usually is accompanied by such types of coughs and these could be due to the consumption of viagra which is a clear sign to stop the usage of these tablets in your day-to-day life.

6. Irregular Heartbeat

   Irregular heartbeats could^[11]be a serious problem that you might face if you usually consume viagra.

   Such problems aren’t common and do not go away on their own. It is strictly advised to consult a doctor in such cases and stop the usage of viagra forever.

7. Seizures

   Seizures are very serious problems a person might have if he uses viagra.

   These inhibitors cause seizures due to an increase in nitric oxide in the body which ^[12]increases the levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate as well.

   It is due to the increased flow of blood in the penis.

8. Vision Changes Or Loss

   Viagra severely affects the retinal functionality in men which is quite a serious problem and may lead to vision loss.

   The commonly reported vision-related problems caused by viagra are blue vision, blurred vision, or increased sensitivity to light.

   These problems are usually witnessed due to higher doses of viagra which could ^[13]also cause other major problems.

9. Painful Erection

   Quite obviously, excessive usage of viagra could also cause painful erections which could get gruesome and life-threatening for men.

   On the other hand, a person might also get an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours or might not quit with it being painful.

   These problems could be very harsh on your health. This is why it is recommended to limit the usage of these sildenafil citrate tablets.

10. Swelling

    With all the above-discussed problems, one might also face problems in their appearance.

    A person might experience swelling in their hands, ankles, or feet which may or may not be painful but in any case, these problems require medical assistance because the swelling will not go on its own and might get even worse.