Mobidoctor Podcast3 Touko 2024

Side Effects Of Sildenafil & How To Reduce Them

What are the side effects of sildenafil, and how can they be reduced safely in Europe?

Sildenafil side effects explained: headaches, flushing, vision changes, blood pressure effects, and medical safety screening.

In this episode, we outline the common and less common side effects of sildenafil (Viagra), how they occur, and how suitability is assessed during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• How sildenafil works as a PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction

• Common side effects such as headache, facial flushing, nasal congestion, and indigestion

• Why visual disturbances and dizziness may occur

• The interaction between sildenafil and nitrates or certain heart medications

• How dose adjustment may influence tolerability

• Red flag symptoms that require urgent medical attention

• Situations where a prescription request may be declined for safety reasons

We explain how doctors assess cardiovascular history, blood pressure, current medications, and contraindications before prescribing. Sildenafil is not suitable for everyone, particularly individuals with unstable heart disease, recent stroke, or nitrate therapy.

This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where erectile dysfunction consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU prescribing guidance.

Read the full guide and transcript here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/side-effects-of-sildenafil-how-to-reduce-them

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