100 serious reactions to Viagra

1 July 1998

The US Food and Drug Administration has received around 100 reportsof severe adverse reactions from men who have taken Pfizer's impotence drug Viagra (sildenafil), but is still convinced the drug is safe, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited reports obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. 30 men have died after taking the drug, although most were elderly with other accompanying illnesses. Seven men suffered a myocardial infarction, eight had a stroke, four fainted and another six men experienced visual problems.

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