Sildenafil and Insomnia: What Users Say

• jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2015

Viagra (sildenafil) for Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced "A strong pill for erection, but with some side effects. 12.5 mg works great (strong erection) 30 min-1 h before and lasts for 3 h-4 h. It's easy to recover erection but can be lost sometimes. Side effects (0 h-4 h): - Stuffy nose. Side effects (4 h-12 h): - Stomach discomfort, indigestion - Sleepiness, trouble sleeping. Tried Levitra, not as strong as Viagra, but some side effects. I'm now trying Avanafil (25 mg) and by now, no side effects (maybe because of its PDE5 highly selectivity), but lasts only 2 h."

• occ...
• January 17, 2011

Viagra (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."

• Not...
• February 13, 2017

For Erectile Dysfunction "Was prescribed generic sildenafil by my Dr for ED. The drug worked slightly at first, still not enough to help achieve full erection. Drug has a very short life, only up to about 4 hours. A year later, the drug doesn't work at all anymore, regardless of dosage. Also, the side effects are not worth it anymore, severe headache, dehydration, and insomnia. I have an entire year supply that I'll be bringing to my Rx recycling program."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2022

For Erectile Dysfunction "(7-31-2022) Never taken (sildenafil). I'm 51, at 209 lbs/6 ft tall. I strongly believe my weight is contributing to my ED issue. I figured out my fluctuating weight impacts my waking up with or without a hard penis. As my weight drops closer to my ideal weight of 180, I wake with an erection, it's more than obvious! I'm extremely cautious, don't like to take OTC meds, but our sex life was fading. After much research, I decided to order this drug. I've not taken an entire pill yet. For my first dose, I crushed one (20) pill and took 1/4 of it on an empty stomach. My body's reaction: Within 35 minutes, my face felt warm, flushed, and I could definitely feel my penis warming up. My side effects: Difficulty sleeping that night, 2 days later a few pimples on my face and sore bumps in my armpits (all not normal for me). This drug works for ED, but I suggest working on your diet. If taken again, I'll update my review. Benefits: Made my penis big and erect for my wife."

• Spi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 1, 2019

For Erectile Dysfunction "The VA gives this drug, and it is crap and does not work! All I get is sleep issues and congestion. This so-called pharma drug is like the VA, just trash."

• Sad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 16, 2024

For Erectile Dysfunction "It works well. I would like for it to stay harder for a little longer afterward. Been taking it for a couple of years now. Reactions are blushing, stopped-up nose, and sometimes insomnia."