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Treatment and safety

Which ED medicine side effects need urgent care?

Seek urgent care for an erection lasting more than four hours, sudden vision or hearing loss, or chest pain. These are rare but serious.

The labeling for sildenafil and tadalafil lists these as reasons to stop and get help right away.

Tell emergency clinicians when you last took sildenafil or tadalafil; do not take nitrates for chest pain after these medicines.

Mild headache or flushing is more common and usually passes.

Risks and limitations

  • Delaying care for a prolonged erection can cause lasting damage.

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