The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headaches (up to 49%)
- Flushing (up to 16%)
- Pain in arm or leg (15%)
- Muscle pain (up to 14%)
- Indigestion (up to 13%)
- Back pain (up to 13%)
- Diarrhea (up to 12%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nosebleed
Revatio serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, blurry vision, tiredness, fainting, fast heart rate, chest pain, confusion
- Vision loss or other sudden vision changes
- Hearing loss
- Priapism: erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, pain during an erection
Source: DailyMed
The following Revatio side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Bladder pain
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
cloudy or bloody urine
dizziness
increased frequency of urination
indigestion
pain on urination
stomach upset
tenderness in the stomach area
Rare
Abnormal vision
behavior change similar to drunkenness
bleeding of the eye
blurred vision
bone pain
breast enlargement
chills
cold sweats
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
cool and pale skin
deafness or hearing loss
decrease in amount of urine or the frequency of urination
decreased vision
difficulty in concentrating
dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
double vision
drowsiness
dryness, redness, scaling, or peeling of the skin
excessive hunger
fainting or faintness
fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
feeling of something in the eye
fever or chills
headache (severe or continuing)
increase in the size of the pupil
increased sweating
increased thirst
lower back or side pain
migraine headache
nausea (severe or continuing)
nervousness
nightmares
numbness of the hands
painful, swollen joints
prolonged, painful erection of penis
redness, burning, or swelling of the eyes
redness, itching, or tearing of the eyes
restless sleep
seeing shades of colors differently than before
sensitivity to light
shakiness
skin lesions with swelling
skin paleness
skin ulcers
slurred speech
sudden weakness
swelling of the face, hands, feet, or lower legs
trouble breathing
twitching of the muscles
unusual feeling of burning or stinging of the skin
unusual tiredness or weakness
vision changes
vision loss, temporary
Incidence not known
Blindness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Aches or pains in the muscles
bloody nose
difficult or labored breathing
flushing
headache
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
redness of the skin
stomach discomfort following meals
stuffy or runny nose
trouble sleeping
unusually warm skin
Rare
Abdominal or stomach pain
abnormal dreams
clumsiness or unsteadiness
diarrhea or stomach cramps (severe or continuing)
difficulty in swallowing
ear pain
increased amount of saliva
increased skin sensitivity
lack of coordination
loss of bladder control
mental depression
numbness or tingling of the hands, legs, or feet
rectal bleeding
redness or irritation of the tongue
redness, soreness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums
ringing or buzzing in the ears
sensation of motion, usually whirling, either of one's self or of one's surroundings
sexual problems in men (continuing), including failure to experience a sexual orgasm
sleepiness
sores in the mouth and on the lips
tense muscles
trembling and shaking
vomiting
waking to urinate at night
worsening of asthma
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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