We recommend you do not store the medications in a place exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight. Medications should generally be stored between 68 and 77 degrees F. Keep it in a safe place that is beyond the reach of children and pets.

What if I overdose on Viagra Professional?

If you think that you have exceeded the permitted dosage levels, then seek emergency medical care.

Safety Information/ Warning Precautions

Before commencing treatment with any new medication, you must discuss your complete medical history with your health care provider. You must include details about any diseases, allergic reactions that you have to food items as well as medications.

Discuss a complete list of health supplements, over the counter medications, vitamins, herbal pills that you are taking.

This information helps your health care provider analyze your condition and then suggest an apt dosage for you.

Is there any reason to avoid Viagra Professional?

In some males sexual activity is restricted due to cardiac complications. If vigorous exercise or sexual activity is restricted to you, or if you have a history of heart problems, then you must not use Viagra Professional. Discuss this with your health care provider prior to using it.

If you are using nitrates based medications in any form (e.g., isosorbide, nitroglycerin) including pills, ointments, patches etc, then you should not use Viagra Professional. You must read the medicine label if unsure.

Certain recreational drugs called poppers also contain nitrates and are a reason to avoid using Viagra Professional.

If you combine it with nitrates, then it can cause some serious side effects like a sudden drop in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke or heart attack.

Other than this, people with liver disease; kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia; a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; a stomach ulcer; retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye), a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s disease) should also avoid Viagra Professional.

Is drinking alcohol permitted while using Viagra Professional?

While the general usage of alcohol may be permitted while using Viagra Professional, it is best avoided. You may speak to your health care provider for further information.

Also, Viagra Professional may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people when they first start to use it. Alcohol usage will only aggravate these effects.

Tasks that require an alert mind should be avoided while you are using Viagra Professional.

If you notice any of these signs, then sit down or lie down immediately.

Are there any other important things I must know before using Viagra Professional?

People with cardiac problems, angina or a history of such problems including high or uncontrolled blood pressure will always have the risk of a heart attack or a stroke while using Viagra Professional. Some early signs of a heart attack are chest, shoulder, neck, or jaw pain; numbness of an arm or leg; severe dizziness, headache, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes. Whereas a stroke will have symptoms like confusion, vision or speech changes, one-sided weakness, or fainting.

If you notice any of these symptoms while using Viagra Professional or indulging in sexual activity, then stop and seek emergency medical care immediately.

Although extremely rare, Viagra Professional can cause a condition called priapism. This involves an extremely painful erection that lasts for as long as 4 hours. It should be treated immediately for it may cause permanent damage to the sensitive penile tissues and nerves.

You should not use other similar ED medications while using Viagra Professional unless advised by your doctor.

Elderly people who use Viagra Professionals may be more prone to the side effects of it.

Viagra Professional must not be used in children or women.

Viagra Professional and HIV

Viagra Professional does not protect against the spread of sexually transmitted diseases like HIV. Please speak to your health care provider about safe sex practices.

Pregnancy

Viagra Professional is used only in males and is not to be used by women. If you are a women who is pregnant already or are planning to become pregnant, then contact your health care provider and discuss the potential risks to the baby. It is not clear whether Viagra Professional is found in breast milk.

Side Effects

Some common but mild side effects are usually seen when starting treatment with any new medication including Viagra Professional. But these are temporary and fade away as the body gets used to the medication. These include flushing; mild dizziness; headache; nasal congestion; diarrhea; temporary blue tint in vision or other vision abnormalities; or itching or a rash.

If these side effects start bothering you, then seek medical attention.

Although rare, Viagra Professional may also cause some potentially dangerous side effects like an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); chest pain or an irregular heartbeat;
swelling of the ankles or legs; shortness of breath; prolonged or severe dizziness; a prolonged (lasting longer than 4 hours) or painful erection; or dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw).

These should be reported immediately to your health care provider.