Alternatives to sildenafil
1 same-class SPL records vs sildenafil - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Viagra, Revatio
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
sildenafil ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#134 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for sildenafil: Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, in men.
Top FAERS reaction fields for sildenafil total 40,686 reports across 10 reactions, set beside tadalafil. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About sildenafil
Sildenafil is a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It helps increase blood flow to the penis to get and keep an erection.
Used for: Sildenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, in men. ED is when you cannot get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. Sildenafil helps by increasing blood flow to the penis when you are sexually stimulated.
1 PDE5 Inhibitor peers (wide set)
sildenafil vs tadalafil · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Headache" shows the widest count spread between sildenafil and tadalafil in this extract (5,035-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | sildenafil | tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 7,729 | 11,663 |
| Headache | 5,655 | 10,690 |
| Diarrhoea | 4,447 | 7,799 |
| Nausea | 3,984 | 6,498 |
| Death | 3,873 | 5,899 |
| Fatigue | 3,799 | 5,836 |
| Dizziness | 3,256 | 5,177 |
| Cough | 2,921 | 4,199 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
sildenafil FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
sildenafil is FAERS corpus rank #134 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 40,686.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for sildenafil: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Viagra SPL strings.
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