Viagra Warnings & Precautions

There are a number of warnings and precautions to be aware of before taking Viagra. For instance, when detecting the following conditions, you should consult your healthcare provider before taking Viagra:

• Leukemia
• Sickle cell anemia
• High blood pressure
• Liver disease or liver failure

The drug can also interact with certain other medications such as alpha blockers, and it does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Patient should consult his doctor before taking Viagra

You are advised to talk with your physician prior to taking Viagra (sildenafil citrate) if you have menaces mentioned below:

• Heart disease or blood vessel disease
• Liver disease or liver failure
• A history of a heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening arrhythmia within the past six months
• Retinitis pigmentosa, which is a rare eye problem
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sickle cell anemia
• Multiple myeloma
• Leukemia
• Any allergies

Apart from these, you need to disclose about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, antacids, vitamins and herbal supplements.