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Table of Contents:Study: Viagra may have devastating consequences for one vital human functionHigh doses of Viagra can cause extensive visual disturbancesErectile dysfunction pills can permanently distort visionSildenafil (Oral Route) PrecautionsSildenafil: MedlinePlus Drug InformationViagra Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long TermVision problems? Check your medicationsMen who take Viagra at risk of colour blindness, study suggestsSeeing blue after the little blue pill: Visual disturbances in Viagra usersVisual Side Effects Linked to Sildenafil Consumption: An UpdateStudy Sizes Up Viagra’s Vision ProblemOphthalmologist Richmond VAMen who took erectile-dysfunction drug had blue-tinted vision for days. Some men in a recent study had persistent, blue-tinted vision after taking sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.Rachael has been with Live Science since 2010. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University’s Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program. She also holds a B. S. in molecular biology and an M.S. in biology from the University of California, San Diego. Her work has appeared in Scienceline, The Washington Post and Scientific American.Video advice: Seeing Things: Visual Disturbances We All ExperienceGUEST VIDEO! Go subscribe to Inés: https://www.youtube.com/DrawCuriosityMany men take the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, without problems. But in rare cases, they may experience an odd side effect: changes in eyesight, including blue-tinted vision, that last for several weeks, according to a new report. The report, published Friday (Feb. 7) in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, describes the cases of 17 men who visited a hospital in Turkey with vision problems that persisted for more than 24 hours after they’d taken sildenafil. The problems reported included blurred vision, sensitivity to light, reduced eyesight and changes to color perception, including “intensely blue-colored vision,” a side effect known as cyanopsia. Those with cyanopsia also reported “red-green colorblindness,” in which red and green hues appear to be brownish, the report said. None of the patients had a history of eye disease or colorblindness. While it’s known that sildenafil can cause temporary vision changes, including blurred vision and cyanopsia, these side effects typically disappear within 3 to 5 hours.Study: Viagra may have devastating consequences for one vital human functionUnexpected side effects are linked to the little blue pill.Blurred linesSo should men avoid Viagra?Erectile dysfunction can be distressing for then men affected by it, impacting intimate relationships and mental health. One solution? The little blue pill. Viagra is the fastest-selling drug in American history and is a brand name for the
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