Stendra Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Stendra

chest pain or nausea during sexual activity
loss of hearing or impaired hearing
back pain or aching
vision changes such as changes in color perception or vision loss
serious allergic reaction: hives, redness of the skin, trouble breathing, hoarseness, and swelling of the mouth, tongue, throat, or face

Common Side Effects of Stendra

headache
runny or stuffy nose
cold-like symptoms
reddened skin

Warnings & Recalls for Stendra

Who Should Use Stendra?

Stendra should not be used by women or children or anyone who is allergic to the ingredients of Stendra. Do not take Stendra if you are also using nitrates; combining these medications may result in a drastic decrease in blood pressure. Ask your doctor if it is safe to use Stendra if you have any cadriovascular, liver, or kidney conditions. Consult your doctor about any health conditions you may have to make sure you may safely perform sexual activities.

General Warnings

Let your doctor know about all medicines you are using. The following may interact with Stendra:

HIV or AIDS medications
antifungal medicines
certain antibiotics
other medicines for erectile dysfunction

Avoid drinking alcohol while using Stendra, this could lead to severe dizziness, headach or a drop in blood pressure.

Stendra Treatment and Use

Stendra | avanafil is a PDE5 inhibitor medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2012 and is marketed by Vivus Inc. for treating and reducing the effects of erectile dysfunction. Manufacturers claim that Stendra is different than other medicines of its class because it is a quicker acting remedy for the inability to keep an erection.

Stendra does not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

How Does Stendra Work?

Erectile dysfunction occurs when the blood flow to the penis is constricted. Stendra works by stimulating and increasing the blood flow to the penis when aroused and helps to maintain an erection during sexual activity.

How to Use Stendra

Stendra comes in tablet form to be taken orally with a full glass of water. Stendra may be prescribed in 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg doses. It is recommended to use the lowest dose possible for treating your condition. Patients should use Stendra on an as-needed basis 30 minutes before planned sexual activity. No more than one dose of Stendra should be taken in 24 hours.

If you have an erection lasting for longer than 4 hours, contact your doctor immediately as you may be at risk for serious harm or damage.

Other Names for Stendra

Brand name:

Stendra

Generic name:

avanafil