The ED drug Viagra is considered safe, and doctors have long used it in medical therapy. But any drug is potentially dangerous in case of misuse or overdose. What will happen in the case of Viagra overdose?
Viagra is available in dosages of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. Most often, doctors prescribe the drug at a dosage of 50 mg. The frequency of use is once a day unless otherwise prescribed. The dosage prescribed depends on the individual characteristics of the man and the severity of ED. In this case, “more” does not mean “better”. So, you should not exceed the dosage prescribed by a doctor. There was even a case of death from an overdose of the drug.
Side effects of Viagra overdose
However, most frequently, you should expect the side effects of Viagra overdose. You may have such side effects as:
- Priapism, a long and painful erection;
- Significantly decreased blood pressure;
- Heart rhythm disorder;
- Bladder pain or frequent urination;
- Muscle pain;
- Mental fog;
- Cramps;
- Impairment or loss of hearing;
- Vision impairment, etc.
Considering the risk of overdose side effects, you should immediately consult a doctor if you have the above symptoms.
Many factors significantly increase the risk of Viagra overdose. You should be careful if you are a man:
- of 65 years and older with chronic diseases or disorders of the cardiovascular and other systems;
- with liver failure;
- with kidney failure;
- taking certain drugs such as Erythromycin, Ritonavir, etc.;
- with concomitant diseases of the heart, blood vessels, etc.
As you can see, you should consider many factors to determine the optimal dosage. So, you can only buy the drug by prescription after consulting a doctor. It reduces the number of those who may experience unpleasant symptoms of Viagra overdose.
Did you know you could not take the drug with grapefruit juice? It can increase side effects even when taking the medication as prescribed. So, during the treatment with Viagra, it would be better not to eat this fruit.
Viagra overdose is rare enough, but you should know what to expect if it happens to you.
The main thing is no self-treatment! If you have pronounced symptoms of an overdose, consult a doctor.
Conclusion
If you take Viagra following the recommendations of a doctor, it is quite possible to avoid unpleasant side effects and get the desired result. But don’t forget: side effects can increase significantly in case of an overdose and, in rare cases, even become life-threatening.
People with severe damage to the kidneys and liver, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular system, should be especially careful when taking the drug. Most often, an overdose of Viagra can cause a prolonged, painful erection, but other unpleasant symptoms are also possible.
