Also those patients who have Peyronie s disease may need to take Viagra with caution. As with any medication, Viagra can interact with other prescription and over the counter medications. Anyone considering Viagra should discuss all of their medications with their physician. Viagra has not been studied in combination with other treatments for erectile dysfunction so its use in combination with these other methods is not recommended. Viagra seems to be well tolerated with the most common side effects including headache, flushing and indigestion.
Some patients report changes in vision, principally color perception.
As with any new medication, more side effects may be reported with the increased use of the medication. After various forms of cancer treatment, many men have difficulty getting or maintaining erections. Surgery and radiation therapy to the pelvic area, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and medications may all significantly impact a man's ability to obtain erections. Erectile dysfunction can cause significant anxiety for the man and his partner. There are many treatments available for erectile dysfunction in the cancer patient.