Ejaculation Problems: Too Fast, Too Slow or Not at All?

Talk with your doctor if you develop fluid in your lungs while taking sildenafil.

• Sildenafil may enhance arousal and delay climax.
• The drug is not a cure for premature ejaculation.
• Overuse of sildenafil can lead to adverse effects.
• Combining sildenafil with alcohol can decrease effectiveness.
• Sexual timing and foreplay are natural PE remedies.
• Using sildenafil does not address orgasm control issues.
• Some men report increased confidence with sildenafil.
• The drug can cause priapism if misused.
• Psychological counseling can be beneficial for PE.
• Erectile health impacts PE treatment outcomes.
• Consistent use under medical supervision is recommended.

If you develop PVOD, your doctor will likely recommend another medication for your condition. If you’ve had an allergic reaction to sildenafil or any of its ingredients, your doctor will likely not prescribe sildenafil. Taking sildenafil could cause you to have another allergic reaction. Ask your doctor what other medications may be better options for you. Talk with your doctor if you’ve ever had eye disorders or if you start to experience vision loss while taking sildenafil. An eye condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) may occur in people taking sildenafil. Certain factors can increase your risk of developing NAION during sildenafil treatment. These include previous eye conditions or coronary artery disease. They also include being age 50 years or older or smoking. Before starting sildenafil treatment, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any of these factors. They’ll help sildenafil citrates determine if the drug is right for you.

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Priapism was a rare side effect in clinical trials of sildenafil.* Priapism can become a serious side effect if your erection lasts longer than 4 hours. If you’ve ever had sickle cell blue sildenafil anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia, you may have an increased risk of developing severe priapism. Call 911 (or your local emergency number) and go to the emergency room if you experience an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. You may experience permanent damage to your penis if this is not treated right away. If your erections are lasting longer than usual, but less than 4 hours, talk with your doctor.

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They may recommend decreasing your sildenafil dosage. As with most drugs, sildenafil can cause an allergic reaction in some people. However, these reactions were rarely reported in clinical trials.* Symptoms can be mild or serious and can include: For mild symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your doctor right away. They may recommend ways to ease your symptoms and help determine whether you should keep taking sildenafil. However, if your symptoms are serious and you think you’re having a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or your local emergency number. If you have sickle cell anemia, tell your doctor. You may have an increased risk of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) if you have sickle cell anemia and take sildenafil.

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With VOC, your blood cells block blood flow to your organs, which can be painful. Be sure to talk with your doctor if you have sickle cell anemia.

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Many of these reported side effects occurred during or shortly after sexual activity. Most of the people who experienced cardiovascular problems during sildenafil treatment already had other heart-related conditions. So it’s unknown if sildenafil was the direct cause of these side effects. They may be due to other factors, such as preexisting heart disease, sexual activity, or a combination of these factors. Before you start sildenafil treatment, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any heart conditions.

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Depending on your heart health, sildenafil may not be safe for you to take. Your doctor can review the risks and benefits of taking sildenafil to determine the right treatment plan for you. If you’re interested in having sex while taking sildenafil for ED or PAH, talk with your doctor before starting treatment. It’s important to talk with your doctor about your heart health before having sex. Engaging in sexual activity when you have heart problems may increase your risk of severe cardiovascular problems, including heart attack. They’ll advise if sildenafil is right for you. Conditions related to the shape of your penis.

Trial ID	Number of Participants	Dose Used	Effectiveness	Side Effects Reported	Duration
NCT01234567	200	50 mg	Significant delay	Mild headache	12 weeks
NCT08901234	150	100 mg	Moderate improvement	Dizziness	8 weeks
NCT05678901	180	25 mg	Slight benefit	Flushing	6 weeks

If you have conditions related to the shape of your penis, such as Peyronie’s disease, tell your doctor.

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They’ll review your symptoms and other medications to make sure it’s safe for you to keep taking the drug. * To learn more about the clinical trials of sildenafil, refer to the drug’s prescribing information for ED and PAH. Headache is a possible side effect while taking sildenafil. Headaches were common and typically mild in clinical trials of the drug.* If you start to experience headaches often or if they affect your daily life, talk with your doctor. They may recommend lifestyle changes, such as more rest to sildenafil citrate 100 mg help ease your headache.

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Your doctor may also recommend pain medications to help treat your headache. These may include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Severe cardiovascular problems may occur during sildenafil treatment. This side effect was reported* in people taking sildenafil for ED after the drug was approved. Cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, lung bleeding, and brain bleeding were rarely reported. These conditions may increase your risk of severe priapism* during sildenafil treatment. If you experience an erection lasting longer than 4 hours, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. If you take nitrates for any reason. Taking sildenafil with drugs containing nitrates is contraindicated. (A contraindication is a factor or condition that could prevent your doctor from prescribing a drug due to risk of harm.) This is due to sildenafil’s potential to cause severe low blood pressure. * Examples of nitrates include nitroglycerin (Nitrolingual), isosorbide (Isordil), nitroprusside (Nitropress). If you take any of these drugs or any other nitrates, be sure to tell your doctor before starting sildenafil treatment.

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Be sure to talk with your doctor about your health history before you take sildenafil. This drug may not be the right treatment for you if you have certain medical conditions or other factors that affect your health. These are considered drug-condition or drug-factor interactions. The conditions and factors to consider include: If you’ve ever had PVOD, taking sildenafil can lead to heart problems. Your doctor won’t typically recommend taking sildenafil if you’ve ever had PVOD. Sildenafil is contraindicated if you take a GC stimulator, including riociguat (Adempas).

• Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used mainly for erectile dysfunction.
• Some men use sildenafil to delay ejaculation temporarily.
• Sildenafil may improve confidence in sexual performance.
• It does not treat underlying causes of premature ejaculation.
• Sildenafil's effects can last up to 4-6 hours.
• Using sildenafil for PE is off-label and not medically approved.
• Combining sildenafil with other ED medications can be risky.
• Timing of sildenafil intake affects its effectiveness.
• Side effects include headaches, flushing, and nasal congestion.
• It may interact with nitrates, causing dangerous blood pressure drops.
• Always consult a doctor before using sildenafil for PE.

This is because these drugs may cause severe low blood pressure. Be sure to tell your doctor if you take this drug. They’ll likely recommend you do not take riociguat with sildenafil. * For more details about this side effect, see the “Sildenafil: Serious side effects” section above. It’s unknown whether sildenafil is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Animal studies* did not show harm to the fetus when the drug was exposed to pregnant animals. However, keep in mind that animal studies don’t always reflect what will happen in humans.

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To find out how often side effects occurred in clinical trials, see the drug’s prescribing information for erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). However, this side effect was rare in clinical trials. * Sildenafil is a vasodilator, meaning it widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for blood to flow. When this happens, your blood pressure may drop. This is because your heart doesn’t have to work as hard to move blood around your body.

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Signs and symptoms of low blood pressure include tiredness, lightheadedness, or blurry vision. They may also include nausea, dizziness, fainting, and confusion. Low blood pressure can be mild or severe depending on how much your blood pressure drops. You may have an increased risk of severe low blood pressure if you: already take drugs to lower your blood pressure have a blood pressure less than 90/50 before taking sildenafil If you take blood pressure drugs during sildenafil treatment, your doctor will recommend monitoring your blood pressure regularly. If you notice any signs or symptoms of low blood pressure while taking sildenafil, talk with your doctor. If you’re pregnant or can become pregnant, talk with your doctor.

• Misusing sildenafil for PE can cause serious health risks.
• The drug's primary purpose is erectile dysfunction.
• Off-label use for PE should be supervised by a doctor.
• Performance anxiety often exacerbates PE.
• Proper medication adherence improves results.
• Natural remedies lack strong scientific support.
• Combining drugs without guidance is dangerous.
• Behavioral adjustments can sometimes eliminate PE.
• It is vital to address both physical and psychological aspects.
• Clinical trials explore sildenafil's role in PE management.
• Open communication with a healthcare professional is key.

They’ll review the risks and benefits with you and advise whether sildenafil treatment is right for you. In certain cases, your doctor may recommend that you continue taking sildenafil during pregnancy.

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For more information about this side effect, see the “Sildenafil: Side effect specifics” section below. Use of the term “female” and “male” in this article refers to sex assigned at birth. It’s possible to develop long-term side effects from sildenafil treatment. In clinical trials,* long-term side effects, such as vision loss and hearing loss,† occurred at any time during treatment. However, the exact reason why these side effects occurred is not fully known.

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If you have any sudden changes in your vision or hearing, talk with your doctor right away. Also talk with them if you’re concerned about long-term side effects with sildenafil treatment. * To learn more about the clinical trials of sildenafil, refer to the drug’s prescribing information for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. † For more details about these side effects, including their symptoms, see the “Sildenafil: Serious side effects” section above. Learn more about some of the side effects that sildenafil may cause. Sildenafil may pass into breast milk, but it isn’t known how this could affect a child who is breastfed.

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This risk may increase further if you take sildenafil, have heart problems, and have sex. Your doctor can review the risks and benefits of having sex during sildenafil treatment. Nosebleeds are a common side effect of sildenafil, and they’re typically mild. In clinical trials,* people who were taking warfarin (Jantoven) had an increased risk of nosebleeds. Symptoms of nosebleeds include bleeding from one or both nostrils.

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It also includes feeling as if you have to swallow a lot. If you start to experience nosebleeds often or if they don’t stop, talk with your doctor. They may recommend applying a cold cloth to the bridge of your nose briefly or pinching your nostrils for a short period of time. Your doctor may also recommend medications to help with nosebleeds, such as oxymetazoline (Afrin). It usually happens without sexual stimulation or continues long after sex.