Sildenafil CITRATE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • stuffy nose
  • indigestion
  • backache
  • dizziness
  • visible water retention
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • headache
  • nosebleed
  • nausea
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a change in vision
  • a common cold
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a stuffy and runny nose
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • urinary tract infection
  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • difficulty sleeping
  • fever
  • flu-like symptoms
  • a skin rash
  • trouble breathing
  • diarrhea
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • poor control of diabetes
  • low blood sugar
  • an increased sodium level in the blood
  • anemia
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • depression
  • bleeding from the retina
  • increased pressure in the eye
  • clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts
  • vision loss
  • separation of the vitreous from the retina in the eye
  • bleeding in the eye
  • hearing loss
  • high blood pressure
  • a heart attack
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
  • cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle
  • atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder
  • complete stoppage of the heart
  • ventricular arrhythmias, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • chronic heart failure
  • a hemorrhage in the brain
  • a blood clot in the brain
  • a transient ischemic attack, a type of stroke that lasts only a few minutes
  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • low blood pressure
  • inflammation of the esophagus
  • blood coming from anus
  • inflammation of the bladder
  • priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • rupture of a tendon
  • an abnormal increase in muscle tone
  • fainting
  • seizures
  • pain
  • loss of muscle coordination
  • fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock
  • chest pain
  • involuntary leakage of urine
  • high amount of uric acid in the blood
  • high blood sugar
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a sudden vision loss due to loss of the blood supply to the front of the optic nerve
  • bleeding from the lungs
  • retinal edema
  • fast heartbeat
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout
  • abnormal sexual function
  • problems with ejaculation
  • a migraine headache
  • visual sensitivity to light
  • pink eye
  • dry eye
  • dilated pupils
  • eye pain
  • ringing in the ears
  • an earache
  • throat irritation
  • laryngitis
  • bronchitis
  • asthma
  • inflammation of the gums
  • dry mouth
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • a painful, red or swollen tongue
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • inflammation of the large intestine
  • inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
  • bloody urine
  • swelling of the testicles
  • enlarged breasts
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • contact dermatitis, a type of skin rash that occurs from contact with an offending substance
  • itching
  • a skin ulcer
  • hives
  • arthritis
  • inflammation of the covering of a tendon
  • muscle weakness
  • muscle pain
  • nerve pain
  • bone pain
  • drowsiness
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • excessive sweating
  • chills
  • muscle tremors
  • numbness
  • puffy face from water retention
  • excessive thirst
  • cough
  • an increase in the amount of phlegm
  • vomiting
  • difficulty swallowing
  • an increased need to urinate often
  • urination during the night
  • weak reflexes
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • inflammation of the lining of a joint
  • generalized weakness
  • intense abdominal pain
  • orgasm problems
  • abnormal dreams
  • brief episodes of memory loss called transient global amnesia
  • accumulation of fluid or edema in the male genitals
  • anxious feelings
  • peripheral sensory nerve disorder
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