Erectile dysfunction

Save time and embarrassment by using Fairlop Pharmacy if you are suffering with erectile dysfunction and require treatment.

Following a secure and confidential in-store consultation with the pharmacist to assess suitability and discuss any side effects, you will be provided with a medication from a brand you can trust. The treatments supplied are effective and work for the vast majority of men.

More information

Erectile problems are not uncommon – most men experience difficulties with getting and keeping an erection now and then. If the problems persist you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction.

When you get an erection, the blood within your penis increases. If for any reason the blood flow is limited, your penis will not get erect. This can have various causes, from tiredness and stress to an underlying health problem. Up to half of all men aged between 40 and 70 suffer from erectile dysfunction.

About Viagra/sildenafil

Viagra can be used as frequently as once a day, every day, and usually works within thirty minutes. The effects last for about 4 hours. Viagra is the most well-known and popular of the erectile dysfunction medicines. It contains the active ingredient sildenafil.

Viagra/sildenafil side effects

Like any medication, Viagra/sildenafil can cause side effects for some people.

Common side effects listed below happen in more than 1 in 100 people. If you get these side effects, keep taking the medicine, but tell your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away:

• headaches
• feeling sick
• hot flushes, including facial flushing
• indigestion
• a colour tinge to your vision or blurred vision
• stuffy nose
• dizziness

Serious side effects listed below are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people. Stop taking sildenafil and call a doctor straight away if you get:

• chest pains – if this happens during or after sex, get into a semi-sitting position and try to relax; do not use nitrates to treat your chest pain
• prolonged and sometimes painful erections – if you have an erection that lasts for more than 4 hours, contact a doctor immediately
• a sudden decrease or loss of vision
• a serious skin reaction – symptoms may include fever, severe peeling and swelling of the skin, blistering of the mouth, genitals and around the eyes
• seizures

For detailed info on Viagra/sildenafil side effects, please check the patient information leaflet that comes with your tablets.