Sildenafil and Alcohol: What Patients Should Know

Sildenafil and Alcohol: What Patients Should Know

Sildenafil and alcohol can be a poor combination for some people because alcohol may worsen erectile function, dizziness, dehydration, and blood-pressure symptoms. Controlled studies do not answer every real-world drinking pattern. The safest approach is to follow a...
Sildenafil and Food: Does Eating Affect How It Works?

Sildenafil and Food: Does Eating Affect How It Works?

Sildenafil drug interactions matter because some combinations can cause clinically important blood-pressure changes or alter sildenafil levels. Nitrate medicines are contraindicated with sildenafil. Alpha blockers, some antifungals, certain antibiotics, HIV medicines,...
Sildenafil Side Effects: Common Effects & Warning Signs

Sildenafil Side Effects: Common Effects & Warning Signs

Sildenafil side effects can include headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal symptoms, and visual changes. Most side effects are not emergencies, but sudden vision or hearing loss, severe dizziness, chest symptoms, or an erection lasting longer than four hours need...