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Show Al18 TheSalt Lake Tribune Tuesday, November20, 2001 Think aboutit, trying again © just might be fun! Especially if you have the right information. And with the new VIAGRA’(sildenafil citrate) Sample Pack, getting the most out of VIAGRA has never been easier. It comes with 6 free 50-mg tablets and easy-to-follow instructions that can help you get the best- results. For example: ¢ VIAGRA works only when you are sexually stimulated (such as kissing or touching) ¢ If you are notsatisfied with the results, your doctor can adjust your dose Fact is, when taken correctly, VIAGRA works for most men. So cut out the reminder below and takeit to your doctor. He or she hasdetails about the new VIAGRA Sample Pack. We'll leave the intimate details up to you. VIAGRA is indicated for the treatment of. erectile dysfunction. Rememberthat no medicine is for everyone. If you use nitrate drugs, often z used to control chest pain (also known as angina), don’t take VIAGRA.This combination could cause your blood pressure to drop to an unsafe orlife-threatening level. Discuss your general health status with your doct or to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex or an erection { that lasts longer than 4 hours, seek immediate’ | medical help, The most commonside effects of VIAGRA are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur. i Doctor, I'd like to talk about the new VIAGRA VIAGRA Sample Pack, which includes 6 free tablets and simple dosing information (sildenafil citrate) tablets | want to get the most out of every dose the Join PATIENT SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ABOUT (sildenafil citrate) utes This summary RA”. It is ontains important information about take the place of your doctors instructions. Readthis information care y before youstart taking VIAGRA. Ask your doctor oFpharmacist if yo ot understandanyofthis information or if youwant to know md put VIAGRA. This medicine pedicine can Car How VIAGRA Works VIAGRAenables many men with erectile dystunction to respond to sexual stimulation. Whena man is sexually excited, VIAGRA helpsthe penis fill with enoughblood to cause anerection, After sex is over,the erection goes away. VIAGRA ts Not for Everyone by men who have'aconditioncalled erectile‘dystunction. VIAGRA must never be used by men whoare taking medicines that contain nitrates of any kind, at any time. This includes nitroglycerin. you take VIAGRA with any nitrate medicine your blood pressure Could suddenly drop to an unsate or life threatening level. What Is VIAGRA? VIAGRAis a pill used to reat erectile dysfunction (impotenice) in men {canhelp many men who have erectile dystunction get and keep an erection whenthey become sexually excited (simulated). You wil nok get anerection just by taking his medicine. VIAGRA helps "@aularly or as should never take VIAGRA. i! you take VIAGRA withany nitrate medicine or recreational drug containing nitrates, your blood pressure could suddenly drop to an unsafe level. areallergic to sildenafil orany ofthe other ingredients of VIAGRA tablets © have a deformed penis, Peyronie's disease,or ever fad anerection are usually mild to moderate and usually don't last longer thana few hours. Some of these side effects are more likely to occur with higher doses. The most commonside effects of VIAGRA are headache, Youcould get dizzy,faint, or even have a heart attack or stroke. Nitrates that lasted more than 4 hours © fave stomach ulcers or any types of bleeding problems flushingof the face, and upset stomach. Less commonsideeffects that ae found in many prescription medicines that are used to treat angina (chest pain dueto heart disease) such as: © nitroglycerin (sprays, ointments, skin patches or pastes, and tablets that are swallowed or dissolved in the mouth) * Isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate (tablets that are « have ever had any blood problems, including sickle cell anemia or leukemia ‘i Your penis could occur (see HOW S includes prescription ad nonprescription medicines or remedies, Remember, VIAGRA should never be used with medicines that contain How Sex Affects the Body ‘Whena manis sexually excited, the penis rapidly filts withmore blood than usual. The penis then expands and hardens. This is called afi erection. After the man IS done having sex, this extra bloodflows out of VIAGRA isonly for patients with erectile dysfunction. VIAGRA is not for thepenis back intothe body. The erectiongoes away. If an erection lasts What VIAGRA Does Not Bo 6 c manently damage yout i eer a‘ prolonged erection that lasts more than 4 hours. Some conditions and medicines iMertere with this natural erection process. The penis cannot fil witty enoughblood. "he man cannot have an erection, This is called erectile dystunction if it becomes a frequent problem. During sex, your Neat works harder, Therefore sexual activity may not tbe advisable for people who have heart problems. Belore you stat any treatment for erectile dystunetion, ask your doctor i your heat is healthy enough to handle the extrastrain of having sex. It you have chest pains, dizziness of nausea during sex;.stop having sex and (mediately tell your doctor you have had this problem. ‘newboms, children, or women, Do not let anyone etse take your VIAGRA VIAGRA must beused only under a doctors supervision. VIAGRA does not cure erectile dysfunction. Iisa treatment for erectile dystinction ‘© VIAGRA does not protect you or your partner fromgetting sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV-the virus that causes AIDS. © VIAGRA is not a hormone or an aphrodisiac, ‘What To Tell Your Doctor Before You Begin VIAGRA Only your doctor can decide it VIAGRA is right for you. VIAGRA can ‘Cause mild, temporary lowering of your blood pressure, You will need to have a thorough medical exam to diagnose your erectile dysfunction ‘and to find out it you can safely take VIAGRA alone or with your other medicines. Your doctor should determine if your heart is healthy ‘enough to handle the extra strain of having sex. Like all medicines, VIAGRA can cause some side elec, These effects May occur are tempBedly changes in color vision (such as trouble telling the difference between blue and green objects or having a blue color tinge to them), eyes being more sensitive to light, or blurred vision. In rare instances, men have reported an erectionthat lasts many hours. You should call a doctor immediately i you ever have anerectionthat nitrite ("poppers") I! you are not sure if any of your medicines contain nitrates, of you donol undestand what nitrates are, ask your doctor Possible SideEffects VIAGRA and Other Medicines Some medicines canchange the way VIAGRA works. Tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking. Do not start or stop taking any ‘medicines before checking with your doctor or pharmacist. This ate taking any other medicines or pharmacist. for a long time (mor erectionif you are sexually excited. If you take VIAGRA after a high-fat ‘Meal (such as a cheeseburger and frenchfries), the medicine may take a little longer to start working. VIAGRA can help youget anerection when you are sexually excited. Youwill not get an erection just by taking the pill heart is healthy enoughfor sexual activity, swallowed, chewed, of dissolved in the mouth) Nitrates are also foundin recreational drugs such as aml nitrate or penis : + amet taseinna Take VIAGRAabout one hour before you plan to have sex. Beginning in about 30 minutes andfor up to 4 hours, VIAGRA can help you get an + have low of high blood pressure © have a rareinherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa have ever had anykidney problems aman withefectile dystunction get anerectiononly whenheis sexually excited How To Take VIAGRA © haveever had a stroke © have ever had anyliver problems As noted above (How Sex Alfects the Body), ask your doctor if your many any men whenwhen it is used used as prescribed presoribed byby theitheir.“ you take any medicines that contala altrates-elther octors. However, VIAGRA is notfor everyone. itisintended foruse only Be sure totell our doctor if you: ‘ have ever had any heart problems (e.g, angina, chest pain, heat failure, iregularheartbeats, or heart attack) millions. _nilrates (see VIAGRA Is Not for Everyone). you are taking a protease inhibitor, your dose may be adjusted (please see Finding the Right Dose for You) VIAGRA should not be used with any other medical treatments’ that cause erections. These treatments include pills, medicines that are injectedot inserted into the penis, implants of vacuum pumps. the Dose for You Right —_YIAGRA comes in diferent doses (25 mg, 50:mg and 100 mg). you do not get the resulfs you expect, talk with your doctor. You and your doctor can determine the dose that works best for you. © Do not take more VIAGRA than your doctor prescribes. It you think you need a larger dose of VIAGRA, check with your doctor © VIAGRA should not be taken more thanonce @ day. Wt you areolder thanage 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dase (25 mg) of VIAGRA. If you ‘awe taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25 mg dose and may limit you toa maximum ‘single dose of 25mg of VIAGRA ina 48 hour period. '@sls oe fee i. SHR damage to S Hear attack,stroke, regularheart beats, and death have been reported problems belore taking this medicine. tis not possible to determine rarely in men taking VIAGRA. Most, but notall, of these men had heart whether these events were directly related to VIAGRA. VIAGRA may cause other side effects besides those listed onthis sheet. 1 you want more informationor developanyside effects or symptoms you areconcerned aboul, call your doctor. Accidental Overdose In case of accidental overdose, call your doctorright away. Keep VIAGRA out of the reach of children. Keep VIAGRAinits original ‘container. Store at room temperature, 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). For Information on VIAGRA VIAGRA is @ prescriptionmedicine used to treat erectile dysfunction. Only your doctor can decide it it is right for you. This sheet is only a summary. If you have any questions or want more information about VIAGRA,talk with your doctor or pharmacist, visit www.viagra.com, or call 1-877-374-1791 23-6515-00-4 June 1999 BD Us. Prormaceyiien VG101363A © 2001 PaarInc, All rights reserved, Printed in USANovembber 2001 The blue Blamond tablet shar a trademark of Pfizer Inc i \ { { { |
