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Sildenafil and Anxiety: What Users Say

Brand names: Viagra, Revatio

Anxiety: mentioned by 5 users (1.0%)

Based on user experiences from 499 Sildenafil reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 14.8%
flushing 5.2%
runny nose 3.6%
stuffy nose 1.4%
tiredness 1.4%
insomnia 1.2%
anxiety 1.0%
ejaculation problems 1.0%
dizziness 0.8%
sexual dysfunction 0.8%

Reviews for Sildenafil

  • Jas...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 7, 2020

For Erectile Dysfunction "I never would have thought I would need this medication. After dealing with a lot of stress between work and home, it makes my life a whole lot easier. I first had the problem 5 months ago, and I didn’t know what to do. I would sometimes not be able to get an erection, and my partner was patient with me, but I didn’t want to disappoint her. So I talked to my doctor, and he prescribed 100 mg Viagra, the best decision of my life. My erections are very long-lasting, and my partner is well satisfied. It helps me with my anxiety and makes me feel more like a man. I would recommend this drug to anyone."

10 / 10
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  • AlB...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 7, 2020

For Erectile Dysfunction "Spoke with my doctor and with the price with insurance covering it... 50 dollars a pill! I lost some weight, and after rigorous research, I found a place overseas that is way cheaper! I have used Fildena for approx. 4+ years. 25 mg is real good for 1-2 hours with your partner. I took the 100 mg pill and wore my girlfriend out (10 times in 3 hours). SHE DOESN'T KNOW. I stay with the 25 mg when I need it or when I am tired and cannot fight her off. Weight loss and exercise are the key parts along with less stress. Last purchase price: 180 count 25 mg for 167 dollars! READ AND RESEARCH... THERE ARE SIDE EFFECTS TO USING VIAGRA AND CIALIS! This worked for me."

9 / 10
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  • January 17, 2011

Sildenafil for Erectile Dysfunction "Healthy, robust 53-year-old here... 50 mg works great but on an empty stomach. Slower and less effective on top of food. Reaction within 30 minutes, with better erections up to 9 hours later. Side effects: nasal congestion, flushing, fullness in head, eye pressure, sometimes increased heart rate and respiration. Poor sleep, next-day fatigue, and slight anxiety. I went crazy with this when I first started and took it every day for a week. Lots of fun. But it completely wore me out. No, it wasn't all the sex. It really does affect you in a negative way with too much use. I find increased side effects if I take it near the time of thyroid medicines. I take it once a week or so, and it's worth the side effects."

5 / 10
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  • Ano...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 16, 2019

For Erectile Dysfunction "Started with 20 mg, within 30 minutes, I had hot flashes and was sweaty. I’m not sure if it was this or not, but I could tell my anxiety was up, and my throat felt tight. This went on for about 90 minutes, there would be no way I could even think about sex during this part. The next thing I found surprising: this sent me straight to the bathroom. I haven’t read anything about this, but it seemed like I had taken a laxative. About 2.5 hours in, things seemed to be subsiding, so I decided to start stimulation. I can say that I probably had one of the better erections in quite some time, but if I was with someone, I don’t know that we would both be 100% okay with it. I did my thing, and about an hour later, I was erect again. I did wake up with a slight headache, and I didn’t sleep the greatest throughout the night. The other thing I found odd: about 18 hours in, I started to have little pings in my chest. About 24 hours later now, I’m just super fatigued."

7 / 10
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  • ANG...
  • March 4, 2021

For Erectile Dysfunction "I'm almost seventy-two, and after consulting my PCP, I tried sildenafil 100 mg for the first time. This drug (and all others like it) should be taken off the market. Did almost nothing for me, other than causing terrible flushing and anxiety! I will NEVER, EVER take these dangerous drugs again. Warning to everyone to 'Be Prepared' for the side effects!"

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