Were you taking Viagra and developed melanoma?

Viagra (sildenafil)phosphodiesterase inhibitor

Doctors generally prescribe Pfizer’s Viagra to men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED). In 2014, a study was released linking Viagra to an increased risk of a very dangerous type of skin cancer known as melanoma. Claims are currently being accepted from men who have taken Viagra and have also been diagnosed with melanoma. The cases are currently in the beginning stages as more data is being collected.

What is Viagra?

iagra (Sildenafil) belongs to a class of medications called Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors which work by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual activity which results in an erection. Viagra is commonly prescribed to men who suffer from Erectile Dysfunction (ED). In some cases, Viagra has been prescribed off-label to treat Raynaud’s disease where the fingers and toes become cold and numb and, in combination with doxorubicin, to treat prostate cancer.
Originally manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Viagra was originally created as a treatment for hypertension and cardiovascular disease until research discovered that it produced erections.
Sildenafil, under the brand name Revatio, is also prescribed to men and women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to increase their ability ot exercise and decrease shortness of breath.

Originally manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Viagra was originally created as a treatment for hypertension and cardiovascular disease, until researchers found it produced erections.

Sildenafil, under the brand name Revatio, is also prescribed to men and women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to increase their ability to exercise and decrease shortness of breath

Adverse Reactions to Viagra

In 2014, a study found that Viagra (Sildenafil) may nearly double the risk of Melanoma in patients. This study was conducted on nearly 26,000 men with an average of 64.8 over a 10 year period.
In addition to the increased risk of melanoma, there are a number of other side-effects users should be on the look-out for including:

  • Priapism or an erection that is painful and will not go away after 4 hours
  • Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes
  • Sudden hearing decrease or hearing loss
  • Dizziness and Fainting
  • Chest Pain or Difficulty Breathing
  • Rash or Irritated skin

Most frequent Viagra reactions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates over-the-counter and prescription drugs in the United States, including biological therapeutics and generic drugs. This work covers more than just medicines. For example, fluoride toothpaste, antiperspirants, dandruff shampoos and sunscreens are all considered drugs.

An adverse event is submitted to the FDA to report any undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical product in a patient. For drugs, this includes serious drug side effects, product use errors, product quality problems, and therapeutic failures for prescription or over-the-counter medicines and medicines administered to hospital patients or at outpatient infusion centers.

Regarding more information related to this product please check out this link to the FDA website.

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Current Viagra Lawsuits

< Since the publishing of the June 2014 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a number of lawyers have been accepting claims form men who took Viagra and have developed melanoma. All claims are currently in the initial stages. Once the data has been made more public it is expected that more men will come forward.

If you or a loved one has suffered from melanoma skin cancer and have taken Viagra, you may be eligible to file a Viagra melanoma lawsuit or join a Viagra class action lawsuit.

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