Sildenafil and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 2)
Brand names: Viagra, Revatio
Reviews for Sildenafil
- str...
- December 9, 2011
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 48, and it makes me feel 20 again 'down there.' I take 25 mg on an empty stomach, pre-dissolved in water, and it works in 10 minutes. Side effects have been very mild: stuffy nose and an occasional light headache. It allows me to be very effective for about 4 to 6 hours with a quick recovery time. This is a great medicine, but don't overuse it. Taking it every day is not as sweet as once or twice a week."
- NJ_...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 13, 2019
For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 64, with a stent that was put in following a heart attack. I was experiencing ED and was hesitant to use sildenafil until I had, in my mind, stabilized through exercise and dosages of medications. Once I was ready, I started by taking a 25 mg dose (approximately, cut a 100 mg pill down) that had almost no effect. I gradually increased the dosage in 25 mg steps, each having more of an effect until I reached 100 mg. BAM! My wife was shocked/delighted to see it coming back up 5 minutes after we stopped. It was like I was 20 again! The side effects were minimal: slightly stuffy nose, lower backache the morning after (could have been from a dramatic increase in using those muscles), very slight headache (drank a lot of water to cure it), flushed. None of the side effects outweighed the sensation of dopamine being released, though."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 30, 2016
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "After my divorce 1 year ago, I just decided to start dating again. I'm 46, in good health. A week ago, after a couple of dates with my current girlfriend, we decided to take our relationship to the next level. Unfortunately, I couldn't perform as we expected, not able to sustain my erection for her to come. I went to my doctor, and he prescribed 4 pills, 100 mg for 12 USD. I made a dry test before, so this Wednesday night, I took half a pill. After one hour, I started to feel a little blush. I tested the pill, and not much difference, so I took the other half. After another 30 min, what a difference, but next morning, big headache. This Friday, I took half a pill and 500 mg paracetamol, wow, no headaches, multiorgasmic girlfriend happy."
- old...
- March 3, 2017
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I am 59 and have been using Viagra 50 mg for a few years now. When I first started taking it, I got quite a bit of blue vision, some mild headache, and stuffy nose. I've been cutting my 50s in half and taking them about 30-60 minutes before sex. From the get-go, I have always had nice, hard erections that lasted plenty. Here is what I found can weaken the effect of Viagra: 1) fatty foods - do NOT eat a big, greasy burger and then take Viagra expecting a big one... 2) alcohol - I can have a few beers spread over the evening, but any more than that lessens the effect or doesn't last as long as it would normally. My insurance covers my prescription for only $20, but I only get 6 pills a month, 18/90 days, so I'm going to 100s, still cut them."
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- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 2, 2019
For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 75 years old, in good health, and have been taking generic Viagra 100 mg for 5 years with great results. Side effects are flushing, headache, vision (everything seems brighter and whiter). Alcohol is a definite no! I can achieve an erection up to 24 hours after taking the medication. I have tried Cialis, which works equally as well but has additional side effects such as pain in the thighs and back. Definitely recommend taking Viagra for a fulfilling sexual experience!"
- Fls...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 22, 2018
For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 54 years old with ED. I recently tried sildenafil 20 mg for the first time. It is amazing how well it works for me. My erections are like they were when I was much younger. It enables us to have intercourse again. The strange part is it does not cause an erection on its own. You have to be aroused. The erection goes away after ejaculating. I am only mad that I waited so long. The only side effect I noticed is a dull headache. Not bad, and well worth it."
- Mic...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 24, 2019
For Erectile Dysfunction "I've used Kemagra and Sildamax 100 mg 10-15 times now, and almost every time I got a positive effect from the pills. They got me the help I needed, and I was amazed every single time! Yes, there were some side effects from the drug, but nothing I couldn't live with. Of course, the first time was a bit scary, but as long as I knew what it was and why, then I didn't worry about it. One time when I tried it, I got a headache after our sexual intercourse, but I got rid of it by having an erection and sex one more time. So my experience is only positive, side effects or not! I can easily live with a blue-tinted vision in a couple of hours when I think about the help the drug gives me and what it means to me and my self-esteem!"
- Mhw...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 1, 2024
For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 37, and my wife and I have been married for 15 years this year and dated for 2 years prior to that. She is incredible and even more attractive to me now than when we met. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed I was going soft during sex, and it then went from bad to worse over the next subsequent sessions. She was very patient, and I told her it was me, not her. I went to the doctor, and he gave me a prescription of sildenafil 100 mg tablets to get my “confidence back”. I used a dose of 50 mg and after taking it an hour and a half after eating dinner, I was hard within 5 minutes just by the sight of her. I felt hard and fuller for the 2.5 hours we stayed up. I didn’t have to worry about my erection being lost. I did feel it harder to ejaculate after the first time, and I was able to have sex again in the morning and later the next day without another dose. My sex life went from a 10 to 15 overnight. The only side effect was a slight headache, but nothing painful which would require pain medication."
- Anonymous
- February 13, 2011
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I tried Viagra last night for the first time and was surprised by how effectively it worked. I am 59 and achieved the strongest erection I have had in years. Now I am experiencing the headache and eyestrain described, but having sex like a teenager was worth it."
- Des...
- July 25, 2009
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "Well. What can I say - Viagra has been great. It works for about 6-7 hours with very minimal side effects. The only side effect I experienced was a mild headache the next day. I've been using it for 6 months now, and I haven't noticed any decreases in effectiveness/strength. I am only 29 years old though."
- Sag...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 14, 2018
For Erectile Dysfunction "Stuff is amazing. I have a really high sex drive, and my wife is 10 years younger. I'm 48 and have regular erections, but not like I did in my 20s. Honest to God, this stuff makes me feel 20. I take 3 of the 20mg pills about 1.5 hours before sex. Omg, I can go forever, rock hard, multiple positions, you name it. I do get the flushing of the face and a headache, but don't notice it during sex. I feel it afterwards, but who cares."
- Pat...
- April 18, 2017
For Erectile Dysfunction "Viagra is a great help for people who have erection problems. I have trouble holding it for more than 5 minutes, so Viagra 50 mg is the best solution for me. But the side effects are there as well, I experience headache and stuffy nose every time. And when I see the experiences here, it is a common problem."
- Bob...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 11, 2018
For Erectile Dysfunction "I am 63 and have experienced mild ED symptoms for a couple of years. Usually, just occasional inability to maintain an erection. Finally tried sildenafil a couple of times. Honestly, I was amazed at the difference. I assume my ED has been encroaching for a while now without me being aware. I guess I didn’t really notice the decline until it became a problem. After 2 times taking one 20 mg tablet, I am sold. Only took it 30 minutes prior. This was the best sex I can remember having in the last 20 years. Really hard erection. It was like being a teenager but actually knowing what I’m doing. Lasted much longer, but incredible orgasm. Side effects were minimal. Both times I woke up a few hours later with a mild headache and a stuffy nose. Took ibuprofen and a Benadryl, and all was good. This was something that I wish I had tried years earlier."
- Old...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 11, 2019
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I'm 72 years old and first used sildenafil 7 years ago after a family tragedy 'killed' my libido for about a month. On restarting sex, only a soft erection was possible and no penetration. I got prescribed sildenafil 50mg, and right from the first use, it was very successful and took away the anxiety. Have used this ever since and am always very hard and capable of any penetration. Facial flushing/slight headache, only side effects. Now use 75mg dose and wait 90 mins to make sure if I had some alcohol."
- Shi...
- March 5, 2011
Sildenafil "I'm a married 45-year-old Australian male of good fitness and health (BMI=25). Although I probably wouldn't say I had erectile dysfunction, I found our sex life non-existent and found after only one very short 'round' I just couldn't get it up again. After taking Viagra - AMAZING. It was like my body was 18 years old again. First erection after ~50 minutes from taking the pill, and the erections of steel easily lasted about 8-10 hours. My wife does not know I have taken Viagra but was pleasantly shocked by about 6 'full-on' rounds in bed in 10 hours! Yes, I had mild side effects, so I probably couldn't use it every day. Mild headaches, sinus congestion, and tiredness."
- Vj1...
- December 15, 2015
For Erectile Dysfunction "Great med. I'm diabetic (45 yr old), and for the last 12 years, having ED gradually increased and hard to keep a sustainable erection. 100 mg works great for me and lasts up to 12 hrs. Some headaches, but aspirin or Advil help. Even generic med works good too."
- Anonymous
- December 8, 2011
Sildenafil "Best results for me if I take the 50 mg dose before eating anything. After a meal, I find that Viagra does not help me get an erection for hours, if at all. If taken on an empty stomach, it works fast. I also get flushed, but this tells me that it's working. I get occasional headaches from Viagra, but the side effects are well worth it!"
- Pic...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 18, 2018
For Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced "I am a somewhat healthy 30-year-old male. Recently, my doctor prescribed me Zoloft for my anxiety. It is an SSRI. As you know, certain SSRIs (anti-depressants) may cause libido and erection issues, depending on your state of mind and chemical structure of your body. Well, unfortunately for me, from time to time, it does cause a little bit of an erection issue. So, my doc prescribed me generic Viagra - Sildenafil 20 mg tabs. I find that if you take about one and a half pills, it works like a charm. It works well with no nauseated effects or headaches. And it's ten times cheaper! If you're looking for an ED pill instead of spending insane amounts of money on the name brand or sexual enhancers, give this a go, brothers! No, this is not a fake review, by the way. It is just the nickname, lol. out-"
- Hap...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 24, 2024
For Erectile Dysfunction "At 64, I had not lost the ability to get an erection but could not always maintain it during sex, or get hard enough for some positions. I got a script for generic 50mg. I tried it twice, split to 25mg. I wanted to test for side effects. The 25mg helped me get a little harder but helped more with recovery time (I was able to go again almost immediately). The 50mg though was like being young again, full upright erection and able to keep hard right through an orgasm, and as much as I wanted and from every position. I’m convinced! Slight side effect of facial flushing at 50mg but not a lot. Also had a headache later (about an hour or two after half-life)."
- Cap...
- January 8, 2011
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I have tried both Viagra and Cialis. Both have their pros and cons. I get a better and more constant erection with Viagra. But it took over an hour to start working. The 10mg dose lasted about 4 hours, but there were some residual effects afterward. Cialis started working after about 30 mins, and it really carries on for a good 24-36 hours, but the quality of the erection wasn't as good. I suffered with the snuffles with both. I got a headache only with Viagra, but it wasn't a bad one, though."
- Anonymous
- September 11, 2009
Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "I do not get anything-erection or hardness. No movement even with stimulation. I do have a rash on my chest since taking it, and I do get a headache when I take Viagra (100 mg nightly for 4 weeks now)."
- Lou...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 13, 2019
For Erectile Dysfunction "Sildenafil is amazing. I took 80 mg the first time, and my wife and I could not believe how hard it was. After the third time, my wife said it felt too hard and asked me to start taking less of them. So it’s working great for me. I only got 30 but might have the doctor prescribe me more. I got a slight headache, but it's worth it."
- red...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 3, 2018
For Erectile Dysfunction "Tried lower doses, but the 100 mg seems to be the amount needed for me. Main issues for me are the side effects of stuffy sinus and dull headache. I take an antihistamine for the nose and a couple of Advil for the headache, and it does the trick."
- Non...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 15, 2018
For Erectile Dysfunction "Got a prescription from my Dr. for Viagra. Went with the generic because of the incredibly high price of the original brand. Took 50 mg (100 mg cut in half). We didn’t get into things for about an hour. But as soon as we did, it was ready right away. Felt great to enjoy it again. A little bit of nose stuffiness. Small headache. Wish I wasn’t so embarrassed before to talk with my Dr. I should have asked my Dr. ages ago."
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Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "This is an absolutely fantastic medication, has vastly improved intimacy and sex with partner, self-confidence and self-esteem. I was hard enough to penetrate but would lose erection, and this, while partner was fully supportive and patient, would cause upset and tension, sex was not a pleasant experience. Now, fantastic, having fun with my partner again, have a fully hard and lasting erection. Can sometimes delay climax but not to the point of becoming a problem. Have had minor headaches and flushing but nothing major, I can find it difficult to orgasm, as I mentioned above, but again it's just being patient. My relationship is fantastic now, and I feel like a proper man again. As I didn't before. Don't want to have to use this forever, though, but will continue to use this for a few months. Can be a little frustrating in the sense that you don't always know when you and your partner are going to have sex, as obviously unplanned sex is more fun rather than being 'planned,' which can be a little strange."