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Safely Buy an ED Treatment Online

Many websites that claim to sell VIAGRA are selling illegal fake pills, which can be dangerous to your health. In fact, a recent study by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) showed that only 4% of 7,000 sites reviewed are potentially legitimate. Which means that 96% of the sites fall in the "Not Recommended" category because they appear to be operating in conflict with pharmacy laws and practice standards. Please see important safety information below.

So learning more about how to safely buy real VIAGRA can help you outsmart illegal counterfeiters online. Remember, the only way you can buy real VIAGRA is with a prescription. And you can only safely fill that prescription at your local pharmacy or online at Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice SitesCM (VIPPS®).

"Generic VIAGRA" can be fake and unsafe

The FDA has never approved the so-called "generic VIAGRA" you see for sale online. In fact, selling it is against the law. And if you buy it, you may end up with a dangerous counterfeit that can cause you harm.

Counterfeit medications can put you in serious danger

Inside a counterfeit pill, you may actually be getting:

  • Not enough medication—or none at all—which can leave your condition untreated
  • Too much medication, which can cause you harm
  • An ingredient that can have dangerous interactions with other medications you may be taking
  • Toxic ingredients that can cause serious harm to your health

Some of the potentially harmful ingredients that were found in counterfeit VIAGRA pills include:

  • Amphetamines – sometimes known as speed
  • Metronidazole – a strong antibiotic that can cause nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting
  • Blue ink – to give these tablets a blue color similar to real VIAGRA
What to look for when buying VIAGRA online

Always make sure the website:

  • Requires a prescription. It's illegal to sell VIAGRA without a prescription from a doctor.
  • Has a U.S. Address and Phone Number. This can help you make sure the website is not conducting unregulated business oversees.
  • Doesn't sell "Generic VIAGRA". The FDA has never approved the so-called "generic VIAGRA" you see for sale online—it's illegal and it may cause you harm.
  • Is VIPPS-Accredited. To find a full list of Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice SitesCM (VIPPS®)-accredited online pharmacies, go to www.viagra.com.

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VIAGRA is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BELOW.

Do not take VIAGRA if you take nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain, as this may cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.

Discuss your general health status with your doctor to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek immediate medical help.

In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

If you are older than age 65, or have serious liver or kidney problems, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA. If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25 mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25 mg of VIAGRA in a 48-hour period.

In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including VIAGRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA, and call a doctor right away.

Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including VIAGRA. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of hearing, stop taking VIAGRA and contact a doctor right away.

If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of VIAGRA.

VIAGRA should not be used with other treatments that cause erections. VIAGRA should not be used with REVATIO as REVATIO contains sildenafil, the same medicine found in VIAGRA.

VIAGRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

The most common side effects of VIAGRA are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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May 2011

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