Sildenafil is the active ingredient of Viagra a medicine that is used to cure erectile dysfunction. Before taking Sildenafil, it is important to carry out a thorough research and know all important information that will guide you throughout the medication. If you are allergic to Sildenafil citrate or any of its ingredients, you should not use it at all. Also when you are under nitrate treatments you should not use Sildenafil as they can react badly by lowering your blood pressure tremendously and this is unsafe for your health. Also when you combine a nitrate with Sildenafil you can experience serious health conditions such as stroke and heart attack due to low blood pressure.
Before you begin Sildenafil medication, you need to inform your doctor about your health conditions especially if you have suffered from or if you are suffering from liver problems, diabetes, kidney problems, heart disease, heart failure, high or low blood pressure, stroke, stomach ulcers and bleeding disorder among others. This is because when you are suffering from any of these diseases, you might require a dosage adjustment that cannot harm your health. Sildenafil is not recommended for women use especially breast feeding women because this drug can harm the fetus and it can also pass to the breast milk and harm the baby. Before you stop taking Sildenafil, you must inform your doctor because this drug should not be stopped abruptly as it can cause other serious side effects. Also when you experience any serious side effects, do not hesitate to contact your doctor.