Sildenafil

Common brands: Sildenafil Citrate, Revatio, Viagra, Vybrique, Opsumit

Top reporter: Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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56,432
Total Reports
27,865
Serious Reports
8,496
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (15.06%)

Patient Demographics

Male
22,754
Female
29,247

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Sildenafil.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DYSPNOEA 7,842
10.0%
2 HEADACHE 5,779
7.3%
3 DIARRHOEA 4,515
5.7%
4 NAUSEA 4,042
5.1%
5 DEATH 3,930
5.0%
6 FATIGUE 3,876
4.9%
7 DIZZINESS 3,334
4.2%
8 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,127
4.0%
9 COUGH 3,002
3.8%
10 PNEUMONIA 2,667
3.4%
11 VOMITING 2,426
3.1%
12 HYPOTENSION 2,401
3.1%
13 OFF LABEL USE 2,311
2.9%
14 MALAISE 2,193
2.8%
15 PAIN 2,039
2.6%
16 PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION 1,990
2.5%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1,975
2.5%
18 FLUID RETENTION 1,958
2.5%
19 CHEST PAIN 1,852
2.4%
20 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,820
2.3%
21 OXYGEN SATURATION DECREASED 1,749
2.2%
22 ASTHENIA 1,722
2.2%
23 PULMONARY HYPERTENSION 1,620
2.1%
24 DYSPNOEA EXERTIONAL 1,595
2.0%
25 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,563
2.0%
26 FALL 1,526
1.9%
27 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 1,488
1.9%
28 ARTHRALGIA 1,470
1.9%
29 PAIN IN JAW 1,454
1.8%
30 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 1,441
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.