Comparing Revatio vs Sildenafil
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Prescribed for Pulmonary Hypertension. Revatio may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and to reduce blood pressure in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is taken when needed for ED and on a daily basis for PAH. A headache,... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Revatio side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: dyspepsia, headache, visual disturbance, and flushing. See the full sildenafil side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Revatio prices and generic prices |
View all sildenafil prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with Revatio:
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A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with sildenafil:
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First Approval Date |
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June 03, 2005 |
March 27, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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