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'''Sildenafil''' (brand name(s): '''Viagra, Kamagra''') is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
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== Risks ==
Sildenafil (brand name(s): Viagra, Kamagra) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
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.  
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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 |language=en}}</ref>
=== Medical uses ===


== Risk Mitigation ==
=== Mechanism of action ===
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.  
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If you are feeling symptoms of low blood pressure, you should ensure you:
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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>.
 
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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
* Seek medical attention
* Lay down
* Lay down
** Sitting up or standing up suddenly can worsen lightheadedness or cause fainting.
* Sitting up or standing up suddenly can worsen lightheadedness or cause fainting.
* Drink water
* Drink water
* Do not consume alcohol or other substances
* Do not consume alcohol or other substances
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== References ==
== References ==
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/low-blood-pressure-hypotension/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/low-blood-pressure-hypotension/
 
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