Viagra connect is a drug used to help increase the flow of blood to the penis in men who have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, following sexual arousal.

There is always a risk of side effects with all medications and this erectile dysfunction medication is no exception. Some of these can be quite mild and can subside over time. Others are more serious and should be reported to your GP right away if you experience any side effects. Please contact a member of our team if you are concerned about any potential side effects that may occur when taking Viagra Connect.

Common side effects may include:

• Nosebleeds
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Flushing
• Headaches
• Runny/stuffed nose
• Red and/or warm skin
• Diarrhoea
• Muscle pain or back pain

The side effects listed below are of a serious nature; you should stop taking Viagra Connect, and report these to your GP immediately.

• Sudden vision loss in both eyes or one eye. Sudden vision loss in both eyes or one eye can be a sign of a serious eye problem called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
• An erection that will not go away (priapism). If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help immediately. Priapism can cause permanent damage to your penis.
• Sudden hearing decrease or hearing loss. Some men may also have ringing in their ears (tinnitus) or dizziness.

Info Leaflet

Before taking any medications such as Viagra Connect tablets for erectile dysfunction, regardless of whether they are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.

Patient Information Leaflet