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Viagra® Diabetic

A Viagra diabetic is an adult male who has diabetes and has been prescribed and uses Viagra. Diabetic patients should be particularly cautious when using Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction, as diabetes can increase the risk of developing serious side effects associated with Viagra use. Concern about the risks posed to Viagra diabetic patients has increased due to recent finding that suggest that Viagra may cause blindness.

Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) is the first and most popular drug approved by the FDA to treat males with erectile dysfunction. Since its approval in 1998, Viagra has been used by 23 million men worldwide. Viagra has long been associated with side effects like indigestion, headaches, facial flushing, urinary tract infections, and visual disturbances including changes in color perception and sensitivity to light. These side effects may be more likely in Viagra diabetic patients.

Viagra Diabetes Studies

Studies have found that diabetic men of a certain age are three times more likely to develop erectile dysfunction, compared to their non-diabetic cohorts. The use of Viagra has been tested on 450 Viagra diabetic patients. Results have shown that while Viagra diabetic patients benefit from Viagra use, this drug is not as effective in this patient population as it is in the general population. Five to six of every ten Viagra diabetic patients experienced the restoration of erectile function on Viagra compared to seven out of ten non-diabetic patients.

Throughout Viagra’s stay on the market, various scientific reports have pointed to the risks and benefits related to Viagra diabetic patients’ use of this impotency drug. Some studies have suggested that Viagra diabetic patients may enjoy additional benefits from this drug, while others have shown increased risks for Viagra diabetic patients. The recent discovery of fifty cases of vision loss and blindness in Viagra users shows the latter.

Of the Viagra patients who have developed a condition called NAION, or nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, which can lead to blindness, the majority had other medical conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. While the FDA investigation of Viagra diabetic patients’ vision loss is not conclusive, evidence to date suggests an increased risk of vision loss and blindness in Viagra diabetic patients.

Seeking Help from Viagra Diabetes Lawyer

If you or a loved one is a Viagra diabetic patient, you may wish to speak with your health care provider about the benefits and risks associated with your impotency drug use. Any signs of vision trouble or other adverse side effects should be immediately reported to your healthcare provider. For men considering Viagra, they should be sure to mention their diabetes and other health conditions with their doctor prior to commencing treatment. If you or a loved one is a Viagra diabetic patient and have suffered injury during the course of treatment, you may wish to contact a qualified and experienced attorney who can evaluate your case to determine your legal rights and options.

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