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Sildenafil (brand name(s): Viagra, Kamagra) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. | |||
== Background<!-- Provide background information for this drug. --> == | |||
== | === Medical uses === | ||
=== Mechanism of action === | |||
== Appeal<!-- Describe the reasons why people use this drug with kink. --> == | |||
== Dosing<!-- Describe the routes of administration and dosing for this drug. --> == | |||
== Risks<!-- Describe the risks of this drug. --> == | |||
* | You should check the notes in the medication for side effects, different "fillers" for tablets can have different side effects. | ||
If it affects your blood pressure, it can make you feel spaced out and other symptoms (feeling weak, sick blurred vision, fainting), in this case you should stop further sexual and BDSM activities and ensure you are somewhere safe in case you do blackout. | |||
if you have a prolonged or sometimes painful erection, especially if it lasts for more than 2 hours, call emergency services<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-03 |title=Side effects of sildenafil |url=https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/sildenafil-viagra/side-effects-of-sildenafil/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=nhs.uk}}</ref>. | |||
=== Drug interactions<!-- Describe the interactions of this drug. --> === | |||
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== Risk mitigation<!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this drug. --> == | |||
Sildenafil should never be used with [[poppers]] as together they can cause fatal drop in blood pressure. It should also not be used in combination with other medicines being used to treat blood pressure. | |||
If the user is feeling symptoms of low blood pressure: | |||
* Seek medical attention | |||
* Lay down | |||
* Sitting up or standing up suddenly can worsen lightheadedness or cause fainting. | |||
* Drink water | |||
* Do not consume alcohol or other substances | * Do not consume alcohol or other substances | ||
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=== RACKWiki incident reports<!-- List RACKWiki incident reports related to the use of this drug. --> === | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/low-blood-pressure-hypotension/ | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/low-blood-pressure-hypotension/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:04, 10 April 2024
Sildenafil
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Sildenafil (brand name(s): Viagra, Kamagra) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Background
Medical uses
Mechanism of action
Appeal
Dosing
Risks
You should check the notes in the medication for side effects, different "fillers" for tablets can have different side effects.
If it affects your blood pressure, it can make you feel spaced out and other symptoms (feeling weak, sick blurred vision, fainting), in this case you should stop further sexual and BDSM activities and ensure you are somewhere safe in case you do blackout.
if you have a prolonged or sometimes painful erection, especially if it lasts for more than 2 hours, call emergency services[1].
Drug interactions
Addiction
Risk mitigation
Sildenafil should never be used with poppers as together they can cause fatal drop in blood pressure. It should also not be used in combination with other medicines being used to treat blood pressure.
If the user is feeling symptoms of low blood pressure:
- Seek medical attention
- Lay down
- Sitting up or standing up suddenly can worsen lightheadedness or cause fainting.
- Drink water
- Do not consume alcohol or other substances
Known incidents
Medical case reports
RACKWiki incident reports
References
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/low-blood-pressure-hypotension/
- ↑ "Side effects of sildenafil". nhs.uk. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2024-02-16.