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    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health officials are examining rare reports of blindness among some men using the impotence drugs Viagra and Cialis, a disclosure that comes at a time when the drug industry can ill afford negative publicity about another class of blockbuster medicines.


    The Food and Drug Administration still is investigating, but has no evidence yet that the drug is to blame, said spokeswoman Susan Cruzan.
    This type of blindness is called NAION, or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. It can occur in men who are diabetic or have heart disease, the same conditions that can cause impotence and thus lead to Viagra use.

    The FDA has 42 reports of the blindness, 38 among users of Viagra and four among users of Cialis. There were no cases reported among users of Levitra, the third impotence drug.
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    CNN
    Last edited by remek; 09-05-2007, 02:50 PM.

  • #2
    Do you have a link to this article?
    "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein

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    • #3
      I have heard from some people that they experienced blurred vision and everything appearing greenish for 2 to 3 weeks. I know that cases of vision impairment have been reported with viagra and I think it is only a matter of time that it will get recognizes as one of the side effect which could affect some people, of course not all, because none were found in different trials carried out. It is not unusual to find a rather uncommon side effect after a medication has been used by a vast number of people over a significant period.
      Viagra does help in increasing blood circulation in the penis but like all other medications have some side effects which one should be aware of before using it.
      soody

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      • #4
        Originally posted by soody View Post
        I have heard from some people that they experienced blurred vision and everything appearing greenish for 2 to 3 weeks.
        Soody: Is that one of the side effects listed on the bottle? That's just nuts.

        If you ask me, I think Viagra sales and such are going to decrease once PE hits mainstream. The benefits of PE outweigh Viagra, and the side effects of Viagra outweigh PE.
        "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein

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        • #5
          soody,

          I have been taking Viagra for 2 years and haven't had any side effects.
          Starting stats 7/15/05 -FL 3.750"x FG 2.125", (BPEL 5.250" x EG 3.750")

          Current Stats: 4/16/10 (BPFL 6.500" x FG 5.625"), ( BPEL 7.825" x EG 6.375")

          Goal for 2011 BPEL 9.000" x EG 6.500"
          Some people see things, and say, "Why"
          I dream of things that never were, and say "Why Not"

          Dusty

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          • #6
            Most of the people do not have side effects from viagra. A person informed me last year that he sold viagra in India and some people reported that they had blurred vision everything appeared greenish. This cleared in three weeks.
            Many times it happens that list of the side effects mentioned by the company increases with time as new side effects get reported and eventually identified as linked with the drug rather than by chance occurence.
            PE is a totally different thing. Viagra can not achieve what PE can. Though Viagra is used more widely than what it actually meant for. It was meant for people with erectile dysfuction resulting from damage to the nerves and blood vessels from diseases such as longstanding Diabetes. It was not meant according to it's licencing use to be used to get a stronger erection etc.

            If you do not mind dustpan what have you been using it for? To enhance gains from PE? If so have you found it helpful?

            Though my search I am convienced that PE works. Now I have to experience it. At this stage I am exploring if anything else combined with it can give me more gains. So far I have not come to any conclusion yet but I no would like to have the gains whether with PE alone or combined with something. To me for selfish reasons result is more important whether with PE alone or combined with something. I know without PE I am not likely to have success. I am convinced about PE after understanding how it is likely to work.
            soody

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            • #7
              Visual disturbances with Viagra and cialis and occasionally blindness has been recognised and is mentioned in the product data sheets by the manufacturers, at least in Britain.
              soody

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              • #8
                Originally posted by soody View Post
                Visual disturbances with Viagra and cialis and occasionally blindness has been recognised and is mentioned in the product data sheets by the manufacturers, at least in Britain.
                Interesting. . . Do you happen to have a list of the common side effects caused by Viagra?
                "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein

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                • #9
                  yes. I do. what do you want me to do with it?

                  soody

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                  • #10
                    soody,
                    I use the viagra for one purpose only, to maintain an erection durring sex, which it does what it was meant to do. It might have helped my PE gains some, but I am not sure about that.
                    Starting stats 7/15/05 -FL 3.750"x FG 2.125", (BPEL 5.250" x EG 3.750")

                    Current Stats: 4/16/10 (BPFL 6.500" x FG 5.625"), ( BPEL 7.825" x EG 6.375")

                    Goal for 2011 BPEL 9.000" x EG 6.500"
                    Some people see things, and say, "Why"
                    I dream of things that never were, and say "Why Not"

                    Dusty

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                    • #11
                      Dusty

                      That's alright. Viagra helps with maintaining erection once you are aroused.
                      It helps generate more Nitrous Oxide in the Penile tissue which keeps the erection going. If you take L-Arginine with it as well, you will see further benefit because arginine is an Amino acid which in involved in the reactions leading to the production of Nitrous Oxide in the Penis which causes further dilatation of blood spaces hence keeping the erection hard.

                      Arginine and Viagra and cialis do not increase libido and do not cause sexual arousal themselves but once arousal occurs it keeps it going longer. I personally would think that during the times you are doing PE, stronger erections during sex will keep your gains and consolidate the gains if not add to it. To me it is almost clear in my mind that PE without periods of good erections such as during sex or morning erections, gains will not be consolidatedwell. At the end of the day it is the erection in which you want to see the results; else results will only be profound in flaccid states. It would be just like building your cardiovascular and breathing fitness for jogging without doing jogging itself. You must put the system into actual practice while improving it with exercises. I hope it makes sense.

                      As regards side effects such as visual disturbances you need to be aware of this danger but not fear it because of the following reasons.

                      1- It is a very occasional side effect. It affects only a very small minority, otherwise drug would have been withdrawn from the market in accordance with the regulations of the pharmaceutical regulation bodies.

                      2- Visual problems are not related to the mechanism of the drug but certain individuals for unknown reason will be vulnerable to this side effect. Those vulnerable will start to have some sort of visual disturbance in the initial few months of the treatment. If one has used it for some time without any problems than the chances of problems occurring later will be lesser.

                      3- High risk drugs are kept under more strict control than Viagra, Cialis and other similar drugs have been subject to.

                      4- Blindness does not occur suddenly. There are clear visual problems for sometime, during which if you are aware of the risk you will seek medical advice.

                      5- Initial symptoms of visual problems if occur are very likely to be reversible in early stages if treatment is withdrawn.

                      Comparing to many medications which are used in clinical practice, viagra and cialis are relatively safe.

                      I have used in the past Cialis just to enhance pleasure. I may still use it on and off. It is just because I do not want my system to become dependent on it, so I have not been using it regularly. If one has ongoing Erectile Dysfunction then you have to use it regularly. I am weighing the pros and cons of combining it with PE but I have not decided yet. Most probably I will introduce it later into my PE so as to maximize benefits rather than starting every thing all together. Slow and steady is the key to success when it comes to PE, as far as I understand.

                      After initial gains when I start to see that I am reaching a state of plateau, I plan to add L-arginine and then Cialis as well. Body tissues need time to grow you can not push by taking a lot of pills and a lot of exercise in a short period of time. By the way I have started to use multi-vitamins and minerals together with light general exercise. Amino acids and protein supplements will be added as the intensity of PE and general exercise increases. Then Arginine, Gingsing, Ginko and later may be Cialis will be added..

                      Major difference between Viagra and Cialis is that Cialis is slow to act and lasts longer in your body; more than a day sometimes two days. Hence you do not have to plan a lot. You are ready whenever action is required. However as Viagra is suiting you, as I understand, it will be wiser to continue on it rather than trying Cialis, which may or may not suit you. Having said that, you can choose what pros and cons you are willing to take for yourself.

                      I hope I have been of any help. I have learned a lot from your experience and from this site and I am always eager to contribute to whatever is within my knowledge and experience.

                      soody

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                      • #12
                        soody,
                        In the last 6 months I have been taking 1500 mg a day of L-Arginine as a supplement. Also Amino acids are taken 3 times a day.
                        Starting stats 7/15/05 -FL 3.750"x FG 2.125", (BPEL 5.250" x EG 3.750")

                        Current Stats: 4/16/10 (BPFL 6.500" x FG 5.625"), ( BPEL 7.825" x EG 6.375")

                        Goal for 2011 BPEL 9.000" x EG 6.500"
                        Some people see things, and say, "Why"
                        I dream of things that never were, and say "Why Not"

                        Dusty

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                        • #13
                          Great post soody!

                          Yea, there's no doubt that few drugs work perfectly, and Viagra is no exception. . .
                          "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein

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                          • #14
                            Dusty,
                            I think you are taking a good combination which is good for penile and other muscles and penile circulation. If you have taken Viagra for 6 months with no side effect, to the best of my knowledge and information you need not worry about the side effects and continue Viagra particularly if you think you need it. If as a remote possibility you found anything a miss you can seek advice.

                            If I remember correctly you are above fifty years of age like me. Do not overload yourself with minerals but Zinc, Copper and Iron directly and indirectly help with the processes involved in sexual health. Omega 3 and Vitamin C can help blood vessels to maintain suppleness and elasticity which they tend to loose with age. Elasticity of penile tissue including it blood vessels, to my understanding is very likely to be one of the major factors involved in gains with PE or regular sex.

                            Taking more arginine and amino acids than what you are taking will be of no benefit. Three times a day is very good but twice a day would not be bad either when you are eating healthy anyway.

                            soody

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                            • #15
                              Nice post sody. Thank you for all the information

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