Viagra Connect Tablets

These film-coated tablets should always be taken as instructed in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medication. Make sure to read it thoroughly.

How to take

Each tablet contains 50mg of Sildenafil and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water around one hour before sexual activity.

Do not take more than one tablet a day. Increasing the dose or quantity will not achieve better results and can lead to more severe side effects.

Good to know

Tell your doctor about your erection problems and schedule a health check-up with your doctor as soon as possible, within the first 6 months of starting Viagra Connect. This can help rule out any serious health conditions which may be causing your ED.

ED can be an early sign of: 

• Cardiovascular disease

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

How long does it take to work?

Each person is different, but typically it begins working within 30 to 60 minutes of taking it. The medication can be taken up to 4 hours before you plan to be sexually active.

Don't be discouraged if you don't see results on your first attempt - this is completely normal. Stay relaxed and give it time to work. You can try again on another day, keeping in mind the once-daily limit. Most men find it to be effective within their first or second use.

If you haven't been able to achieve or maintain an erection for an extended period, your body may need time to readjust. It's perfectly normal to require several attempts before experiencing the full benefits of the medication.

Viagra Connect may cause side effects for some people. These are usually minor, but you should be aware of what these can be. Always read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes in your medication for a complete list of possible side effects.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Nausea, indigestion, stuffy nose, dizziness 

• Facial flushing, hot flush (a sudden feeling of heat in your upper body)  

• Colour tinge to vision, blurred vision, visual disturbance

The side effects listed below are more serious. If you experience any of these, you should stop taking and seek immediate medical help.

• Chest pains. If this occurs before, during or after sexual activity: Get in a semi-sitting position and try to relax. Do NOT use nitrates to treat your chest pain.

• An erection that will not go away (priapism). If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, seek medical help immediately. Priapism can permanently damage your penis. 

• Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes. Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes can be a sign of a serious eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Stop taking Sildenafil and get medical help right away if you have sudden vision loss in one or both eyes. 

• An allergic reaction. Symptoms include sudden wheeziness, difficulty breathing or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat.

• Serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include severe peeling and swelling of the skin, blistering of the mouth, genitals and around the eyes and fever.

• Seizures or fits

If you would like to talk to our Healthcare Advisors about any concerns around side-effects please call us on 01295 262925 or email help@oxfordop.co.uk.