Ivy CoscaWe all know to be careful when taking health supplements. We should also be aware of the ingredients in it. However, it’s been found that not all health supplement companies are transparent with their labels. Some sex enhancement supplements were found to be tainted with Viagra in them — and Viagra in OTC sex supplements can be unhealthy (and sometimes life-threatening) for some who take these.
Here’s why.
Sildenafil or Viagra
Most of us know that Viagra is used to treat male impotence but the drug’s primary purpose was to help treat heart attack patients and their symptoms. When male patients started reporting that penile erection was one of Viagra’s “side effects,” the medication was then marketed as a treatment to erectile dysfunction. But Viagra isn’t for everyone who can’t maintain an erection — as it also has other side effects.
Some Known Side Effects of Viagra:
| Nausea | Tingling sensation on the extremities |
| Headache | Changes in vision |
| Flushing | Blurred vision |
| Indigestion | Dizziness |
| Heartburn | Lightheadedness |
| Muscle aches | Chest pain |
| Diarrhea | Shortness of breath |
| Numbing of extremities | Fainting |
Experts warn that those with liver or heart problems shouldn’t be on Viagra — people who had a stroke, heart attack, high or low blood pressure, and bleeding problems shouldn’t be on this medication.
The Dangers of Viagra in OTC Sex Supplements
Some people opt for a “natural” alternative to Viagra to help improve their sex life or treat their erectile dysfunction. Hence, why many turn to health supplements instead. However, the FDA warned that some companies lace these sex supplements with Viagra and they don’t disclose it as an active ingredient in their products. Not only does the FDA consider this a “health fraud,” but they also issued a warning that consumers with certain diseases can experience side effects — that ranges from dangerous to deadly.
Analysis
Now that the FDA issued that there are traces of Viagra in OTC sex supplements, we should now be more careful with what we ingest. Just to be on the safe side, ask your physician about these health alternatives you wish to take or are already taking.
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